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Large, meaty cuts are what make Fresh Catla (Catla Fish / كاتلا سمك) 1kg a popular choice for South Asian fish curry, pan-frying, and family meals. This freshwater catla fish has soft, flaky flesh that absorbs spices well without losing its shape during cooking. Fresh Fish Dubai hand-picks each batch for firm flesh, clear eyes and a clean freshwater smell, then keeps the fish chilled at 0 to 4°C. Check the current catla fish price before ordering. Fresh Fish Dubai has served customers since 2020 and accepts catla fish online orders 24/7 through the online shop, phone or WhatsApp. Choose whole or cleaned preparation and use the fish for curry, fried slices, grilled steaks or South Asian rice dishes. Catla Fish Size and Variant Table Variant Typical preparation Approximate yield or count Weight Whole Catla Whole, as received Approximately 1 fish depending on stock 1kg Whole Cleaned Catla Descaled and gutted Approximately 1 fish depending on stock 1kg before cleaning Catla Steaks Cross cut pieces Depends on fish size and cut thickness 1kg Catla Fillet Skinless or skin on when available Depends on fish size and trimming 1kg How Fresh Catla Is Picked Catla has a distinctive large head and deep body, so size selection matters when you are buying it for meaty curry cuts. Fresh Fish Dubai checks the fish for firm flesh, intact scales, clear eyes and a clean freshwater smell before preparation. The fish is then kept under refrigerated conditions at 0 to 4°C. Because Catla has numerous fine bones, the selected preparation matters: steaks retain the characteristic cross-section, while filleting requires more trimming and produces a different usable portion.
• Large cut advantage: Catla is a deep bodied carp, so a 1kg fish gives substantial steak portions rather than the small individual pieces associated with smaller freshwater fish.
• Bone aware preparation: You can select a preparation suited to your cooking method, with whole, cleaned, steak and fillet options offered when available.
• Freshwater handling: Fresh Fish Dubai has served customers since 2020 and keeps Catla refrigerated at 0 to 4°C after selection, with cleaning performed to order.
Pan fry the seasoned steaks for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, then simmer them in curry sauce for 15 to 20 minutes.
Coat cleaned steaks with turmeric, salt and spices. Fry over medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes per side depending on thickness.
Marinate the fish for 20 to 30 minutes, then grill for approximately 6 to 8 minutes per side.
Feature | Catla | Rohu | Tilapia |
Texture | Soft, flaky and meaty | Firm and flaky | Firm and mild |
Flavour | Mild, slightly sweet freshwater taste | Mild and slightly earthy | Mild and neutral |
Bones | Numerous fine bones | Numerous fine bones | Fewer fine bones in fillets |
Best cooking | Curry and steaks | Curry and frying | Fillets, frying and grilling |
Price position | Value to mid range | Similar freshwater value | Usually lower to similar |
FAO notes that Catla and Rohu generally achieve similar market prices, while Catla is valued for its consumer preference and substantial growth.
Choose whole Catla if you want maximum control over cutting and preparation. Whole cleaned is more convenient for home cooking, while steaks are useful for curry because the bone structure helps retain the traditional cross section.
For boneless eating, choose fillet when that variant is available. Catla naturally contains bones, so careful eating is recommended regardless of preparation.
Attribute | Information |
English name | Fresh Catla |
Arabic name | كاتلا سمك |
Scientific name | Catla catla |
Current accepted taxonomy | Gibelion catla is used by some modern taxonomic sources |
Family | Cyprinidae |
Fish type | Freshwater carp |
Habitat | Rivers, reservoirs and freshwater aquaculture systems |
Natural distribution | India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar |
FAO area | Inland freshwater species, not a marine FAO fishing area |
Typical product size | Approximately 1kg and above depending on stock |
Approximate quantity | 1 whole fish per 1kg when the fish is close to 1kg |
Weight | 1kg |
Product condition | Fresh |
Storage | 0 to 4°C |
Preparation | Whole, cleaned, steaks or fillet when available |
Availability | Subject to current fresh stock |
Brand | Fresh Fish Dubai |
Serving customers since | 2020 |
SKU | Add current catalogue SKU |
Certification body | Add verified certification body from company records |
FAO describes Catla as a freshwater species associated with river systems, reservoirs and aquaculture, while FishBase records its distribution across South Asia.
