Description

📜 Singhi / Xinghi / Stinging- Catfish(Heteropneustes fossilis)

Freshwater Medicinal Marvel, Now in Bengaluru & Mumbai

Form: Whole (cleaned), Cut (bone-in), Live (on request)
Weight Range: 100g–150g per fish

Singhi (Heteropneustes fossilis) is a revered freshwater species known for its bold flavor, dense meat, and therapeutic value. Popular across eastern and southern India, it’s a staple in medicinal kitchen, ancestral diets and traditional recovery meals. This indigenous air-breathing catfish thrives in oxygen-rich ponds across eastern, central, and southern India. Now available fresh and ethically sourced for urban kitchens Bengaluru and Mumbai.

🍛 Culinary Profile:
– Texture: Dense, meaty, slightly oily
– Flavor: Earthy, mineral-rich, ideal for herbal broths and spicy curries
– Regional Dishes:
– Bengaluru: Singhi Saaru, Herbal Stew, Dry Masala Fry
– Mumbai: Singhi Kalwan, Green Masala Fry, Tomato & Kokum Curry
– Cooking Tip: Simmer gently to extract collagen and medicinal oils

🏥 Nutritional Highlights (per 100g, Approximate values):
– Protein: ~23g
– Fat: ~1g
– Calcium: ~670mg
– Phosphorus: ~650mg
– Iron: ~2mg

❤️‍🩹 Benefits:
– Supports wound healing and immunity
– Recommended in convalescent and postpartum diets
– Used in Ayurvedic treatments for anemia and respiratory recovery

🚜 Sourcing & Handling:
– Raised in clean, hormone-free freshwater farms
– No antibiotics or chemical additives
– Cleaned and cut to preserve medicinal parts (head, liver, fins)

📦 Packaging & Delivery:
– Vacuum-sealed or ice-packed
– Shelf Life: 24–36 hours refrigerated
– Delivery: Delivery under 120 minutes of placing an order in almost every part of Bengaluru & Mumbai metros

Ideal For:
– Ayurvedic kitchens
– Health-conscious families
– Regional cuisine enthusiasts
– Restaurants offering heritage menus

“Singhi isn’t just a fish—it’s a healer in your kitchen. Bring home this freshwater powerhouse and rediscover the ancestral art of nourishment”

Note : Freshly cut on orders. Price and weight mentioned are on gross weight before gutting( cleaning & cutting) the fish. Net weight delivered after gutting will be lesser 15 – 25% less