Description

🖋️Local Magur (Walking Catfish) – Freshwater Delicacy with Medicinal Richness, Now in Bengaluru & Mumbai

Experience the earthy depth and nutritional power of Local Magur (Clarias batrachus), also known as Walking Catfish—a revered freshwater species now freshly sourced and delivered across Bengaluru and Mumbai. Celebrated in Indian kitchens and Ayurvedic traditions alike, this indigenous fish is prized for its robust flavor, therapeutic value, and adaptability to regional recipes.

🐟 Product Overview
– Common Name: Local Magur / Walking Catfish
– Scientific Name: Clarias batrachus
– Origin: Locally farmed in freshwater ponds across Karnataka and Maharashtra
– Availability: Whole cut (cleaned). Live (on request), or Cut (with bone)
– Weight Range: 200g–250g per fish (approx.)

🍽️ Culinary Profile
– Texture: Firm, lean, and slightly gelatinous—ideal for slow-cooked gravies and medicinal broths
– Flavor: Earthy, mildly sweet, and deeply savory; absorbs spices beautifully
– Popular Preparations: Perfect for grilling, deep frying, or making traditional cuisines
– Bengaluru: Magur Saaru (spiced broth), Pepper Fry, Herbal Stew
– Mumbai: Magur Kalwan (Konkani-style curry), Green Masala Fry, Light Tomato Curry
– Cooking Tip: Best simmered over low heat to extract its full medicinal essence

🧬 Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits
– High Protein: ~16–18g per 100g—supports muscle repair and immunity
– Rich in PUFA: Contains Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids beneficial for heart and brain health
– Iron & Calcium: Supports blood health and bone strength
– Therapeutic Use: Traditionally used in convalescent diets to aid recovery from illness, especially in South Indian and tribal medicinal systems
– Low in Fat: Ideal for diabetic and cardiac-friendly diets

🌿 Ethically Sourced & Fresh
– Farming Practices: Sustainably raised in oxygen-rich, clean water environments
– No Antibiotics or Hormones: Naturally grown with traditional feed
– Handled with Care: Harvested and packed within 24 hours to retain peak freshness

📦 Packaging & Delivery
– Packaging: Vacuum-sealed or ice-packed in a high quality food-grade vacuum pouch
– Shelf Life: 24–36 hours refrigerated; best consumed fresh
– Delivery: Delivery under 120 minutes of placing an order in almost every part of  Bengaluru & Mumbai metropolitan city (subject to availability)

🛒 Ideal For
– Health-conscious families
– Traditional home cooks
– Ayurvedic kitchens and wellness diets
– Restaurants seeking authentic regional fish

“Bring home the legacy of India’s freshwater bounty. Local Magur isn’t just a fish—it’s a tradition, a remedy, and a culinary revelation”

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 15 – 20% less.