An introduced carp now common in Indian reservoirs and lakes. Wary, strong and a classic target for ledger and hair rigs. It is also known as சாதா கெண்டை, कॉमन कार्प, కామన్ కార్ప్ and കോമൺ കാർപ്പ്. Scientific name: Cyprinus carpio.
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Mild, slightly sweet flesh; can have a muddy taste if from stagnant water. Firm texture when cooked.
Many small intramuscular bones; requires careful eating or pressure-cooking to soften bones.
In our species guide, the main season for Common carp is September to May.
In November, our outlook shows it in season around Bhopal, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai.
Tamil: சாதா கெண்டை, Hindi: कॉमन कार्प, Telugu: కామన్ కార్ప్, Malayalam: കോമൺ കാർപ്പ്, Kannada: ಕಾಮನ್ ಕಾರ್ಪ್, Bengali: কমন কার্প, Marathi: कॉमन कार्प, Gujarati: કોમન કાર્પ.
In our species guide, the main season for Common carp is September to May. In November, our outlook shows it in season around Bhopal, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai.
Mild, slightly sweet flesh; can have a muddy taste if from stagnant water. Firm texture when cooked. Many small intramuscular bones; requires careful eating or pressure-cooking to soften bones.
Popular dishes include Carp curry (Karnataka, Kerala), Tandoori carp (North India), Carp fry (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh) and Carp biryani (Hyderabad).
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Common carp fishing guide: bait, season and spots
