A night-time bottom feeder of rocky rivers and canals. It is also known as விலாங்கு, बाम, മലഞ്ഞിൽ and বান মাছ. Scientific name: Anguilla bengalensis.
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Firm, white flesh with a rich, slightly sweet flavour; prized in Bengali and Odia cuisine
Single central backbone, easy to fillet; small pin bones near the head
In our species guide, the main season for Freshwater eel is September to May.
In November, our outlook shows it in season around Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Digha, Goa and Guwahati.
Tamil: விலாங்கு, Hindi: बाम, Malayalam: മലഞ്ഞിൽ, Bengali: বান মাছ, Marathi: वाम.
In our species guide, the main season for Freshwater eel is September to May. In November, our outlook shows it in season around Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Digha, Goa and Guwahati.
Firm, white flesh with a rich, slightly sweet flavour; prized in Bengali and Odia cuisine. Single central backbone, easy to fillet; small pin bones near the head.
Popular dishes include Baan Macher Jhol (West Bengal), Eel Fry (Odisha, Kerala), Eel Curry (Kerala, Karnataka) and Smoked Eel (Assam).
On the Fishing Journey Fish Market, FSSAI-registered sellers list fresh catch as lots. Bid up to your maximum or use Buy now where it is offered, pay from your wallet within 2 hours of winning and collect the fish with your pickup code.
Freshwater eel fishing guide: bait, season and spots
