Black Pomfret / Karutha Avoli / Halwa Fish / கரு வவ்வால் (300g to 700g)

Easily one of the most popular fish in India along with its silver cousin. Very fleshy fish with less bones and ideal for most Indian preparations including the Biriyani. If you heard some one calling this fish the Pamflet, then its not a case of bad accent - the original name for this fish comes from the Portuguese name Pampo or Pamflet