A small cichlid endemic to southern India's freshwater and brackish backwaters, lagoons and estuaries. Popular with anglers for its vibrant colouration and spirited fight despite its diminutive size. It is also known as ஆரஞ்சு குரோமைடு, నారింజ క్రోమైడ్, ഓറഞ്ച് ക്രോമൈഡ് and ಕಿತ್ತಳೆ ಕ್ರೋಮೈಡ್. Scientific name: Etroplus maculatus.
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Mild, slightly sweet flavour with firm white flesh; pleasant eating despite small size.
Many fine bones typical of small cichlids; requires careful eating or pressure-cooking to soften bones.
In our species guide, Orange chromide is in season all year.
In November, our outlook shows it in season around Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad and Kochi.
Tamil: ஆரஞ்சு குரோமைடு, Telugu: నారింజ క్రోమైడ్, Malayalam: ഓറഞ്ച് ക്രോമൈഡ്, Kannada: ಕಿತ್ತಳೆ ಕ್ರೋಮೈಡ್.
In our species guide, Orange chromide is in season all year. In November, our outlook shows it in season around Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad and Kochi.
Mild, slightly sweet flavour with firm white flesh; pleasant eating despite small size. Many fine bones typical of small cichlids; requires careful eating or pressure-cooking to soften bones.
Popular dishes include Karimeen pollichathu style fry (Kerala), Meen kuzhambu (Tamil Nadu) and Pressure-cooked fish curry (Karnataka, Kerala).
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.
Orange chromide fishing guide: bait, season and spots
