India's waters are home to an enormous variety of fish and shellfish. Here is a quick primer on a few favourites you'll find across our categories.
Popular varieties
Seer fish (vanjaram) is prized for its firm, meaty flesh and works beautifully grilled or fried. Pomfret is delicate and sweet, ideal for light preparations.
Sardine and mackerel are affordable, intensely flavourful oily fish rich in omega-3. Prawns, shrimps and crabs round out the menu with sweet, succulent shellfish for curries and grills.