Today, we had guests coming over for lunch, so I decided to go to the fish market to prepare a delicious fish dish.
I woke up early and headed towards the market, which is nearly four stations away from our house. Since it was Sunday, the roads and even the metro were empty, with very few passengers.
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The morning light was perfect for an outing, and the atmosphere was pleasant, ideal for a restful and chill Sunday, as you can see in the picture.
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I stepped out of the metro and took an auto-rickshaw since the market was 1-2 kilometers away from the station.
I reached within five minutes, and there it was—the entrance to a wonderful world of fish. The whole scene was bustling with the vibrant energy of fishermen, Koli women with small baskets of fish for sale, and customers like me, ready to bargain for the right catch.
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There were some crows and cranes ready to pick up any fish that had spilled onto the side lanes. As usual, I roamed around to check out the variety of fish and their prices. There were plenty of prawns, pomfrets, tuna, crabs, mackerel, and my favorite, Bombay ducks.
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It's a kind of wholesale and partly retail market, so if you buy in quantity, you might get a good deal. I first picked up some oysters since my wife loves them, and then I searched for the best Bombay duck.
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For those who are unfamiliar with this fish, Bombay duck is found mainly in the Arabian Sea, near the western coastline of India, particularly around Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay during the British era). The name "Bombay duck" has nothing to do with ducks, though!
So, I bought some Bombay ducks for around 500 rupees. They were probably more than half a kilogram. You can refrigerate them, and they'll last for a week. Generally, they're fried with semolina to give a crispy texture and tender taste within 5 to 7 minutes. That's why they're my favorite. The market was quite crowded, with buyers bargaining, sellers calling out, crates being dragged around, wet floors, and the fresh, fishy smell in the air.
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I got my fish cleaned by a woman whose only job was to clean fish. They sit in rows, cleaning them.
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As I headed home, I was already thinking about the taste of the fish. After reaching home, I cleaned them again, soaked up the excess water with tissue paper, and shallow-fried them for breakfast. I like them with some salt and a little bit of masala.
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And here it is—fresh, tasty, and tender!
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What a beautiful tale of a typical Sunday morning at the fish market! 🐟✨ It seems like you really put effort and passion into choosing the ingredients for lunch.
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@hotspotitaly Thanks,
Whenever I try to think about content, I think it should be best.
In terms of personal choice, preparation of food or just writing about it.
Your response is really encouraging & rewarding. :)
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You had me at oysters!! I am definitely with her on that one! Itnis always a treat to have a few oysters when out. How do you guys serve them?! I wonder if it is the same as here... with pepper, lemon juice, or pepper sauce etc. Sometimes chopped onions and finely chopped peppers too. They are super delicious!!
I have had oysters served warm once, but I did not really enjoy them like that.
And those prawns!!!! Oh my goodness there must be hundreds there! I absolutely love prawns (or shrimp as some name them)
What a fabulous market! And a fish called duck?! 😁 that made me giggle.
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Hey @jaynie,
Do you know what I did? I shared your response with my wife, and she was absolutely delighted. It turns out you both are oyster lovers!
Generally, we eat oysters with bread (chapati) or rice. While most of our family prefers to prepare them in curry form, I usually avoid that and opt for shallow frying with just a little bit of salt and homemade masala made by my mum. There are different ways of cooking oysters, depending on the community's style.
I also like to squeeze a bit of lemon over them to add a tangy flavor. When it comes to oysters, I often prepare an oyster omelet in a Korean style. It's easy to make and takes just about 7-8 minutes. I actually learned the recipe from a YouTube short. Just this morning, I made it for breakfast. :)
Prawns, or as we call them here 'Kolambi', have their own unique charm. They're prepared in various ways—curry style, cooked with rice, or fried. The most famous dish is Prawns Rice (Kolambi Rice).
There’s something about the market’s vibe that’s amazing—the beautiful colors, flavors, shapes, and even the soundscape. I love the whole experience, which is why I realized I enjoy visiting it so much. :)
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well, I mean whats not to love!!! :D I know some people call them "snot balls" haha - but they don't know what they are talking about lol.
Omgaaaawsh! You are shifting my entire outlook on oysters! I suddenly feel really one dimensional HAHAHA!!! That sounds SPECTACULAR!!!!
Oooooh ok! BOTH of those methods sound really good. I can't remember exactly how the "warm ones" I had were prepared, but it wasn't like you are suggesting. That sounds super tasty! Thinking about it - I have had them warm elsewhere and those were very nice... they were in a panko crumbing. so deep fried I suspect... a little like you are suggesting.
Oh they do indeed!!!! I absolutely LOVE them!
I'll take two servings please. I also love them on rice - spiced rice and then with the prawns cooked in garlic butter - so all the butter goes into the rice - YUM!
Oh I will second that! We have markets here too - not quite as extensive as the one you were at, but I totally get what you are saying about the vibe!
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Hey @jaynie,
Yeah, very few people truly appreciate oysters—they're definitely in a category of their own! 😊
I should try them with a panko crust sometime... sounds delicious. Prawns in garlic butter? I can already imagine the taste—absolutely mouthwatering. I’ll have to give that a try next time.
It’s definitely a vibe worth experiencing. If you ever come to India, we'll visit together! 😊
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That would be awesome - we can have a prawn and oyster extravaganza haha!!! :D
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You're good with words and camera, my friend.
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Hey @aneukpineung78 Thanks.
Just trying to pluck the right cord.
Learning from so much eminent ppl on this platform....
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