Black Pomfret (Kala Paplait) 800gm-1.5kg

Black Pomfret (Kala Paplet) — Rich, Meaty & Perfect for Frying, Grilling & Masala

If you enjoy seafood with a rich, deep flavor and firm, meaty texture, Black Pomfret — known locally as Kala Paplet — is a premium choice for your kitchen. This larger size range (800g to 1.5kg) gives you thicker cuts, higher meat yield, and fuller flavor, making it ideal for frying, grilling, steaming, and Karachi-style masala dishes.

Kala Paplet has a slightly stronger taste than its white counterpart, but not overpowering — just the right amount of richness for those who love flavorful seafood. The meat stays firm during cooking, doesn’t break apart, and absorbs spices beautifully. Whether you make golden fried paplet, spicy masala gravy, charcoal-grilled steaks, or bake it with herbs, Black Pomfret delivers restaurant-style results every time.

Freshly sourced from the Arabian Sea, cleaned carefully, and delivered chilled — Anbar Fish ensures top-grade Black Pomfret with unmatched freshness.

Similar Fish to Try

If you enjoy the rich, firm texture of Black Pomfret, you may also like Red Snapper (Heera) for its meatiness, Queen Fish (Saram) for firm flakes, or Cobia (Sangra) for a similar bold, seafood-forward profile.

Flavor Profile

This delicious fish provides light-colored flesh with a very pleasant flavor – mild but not bland. There is a dark strip under the skin but it is not noticeably stronger in flavor than the light flesh.

Nomenclature

• English Name: Black Pomfret
• Local Name: Kala Paplait & Siah Pithoo
• Scientific Name: Parastromateus Niger

Habitat

Black Pomfret is a Sea fish that mainly lives in Pelagic on the continental shelf from 15 m to 40 m, generally over muddy bottoms.

Catching Method

Black Pomfret is caught using Gillnets, Hook lines, & Bottom Trawling

Physical Attributes

Black Pomfret has Scales on the body. Mouth terminal and pectoral fins are long and falcate, the lateral line is very weakly arched anteriorly with the junction of straight and curved parts below posterior 1/3 of a dorsal fin. The straight part of the lateral line with 8–19 weak scutes forms a slight keel on the caudal peduncle.

Color

Adults Black Pomfret are uniformly silvery grey to bluish brown in color.

Size

On average, the Black Pomfret size range is 250 grams to 2 kg per fish. However, other sizes are also occasionally available. Larger fish are more costly than the normal 250-gram size.

Cutting Preferences

Black Pomfret is preferred for Whole, Headless, and Gutted & Slices.

Approx. Cutting Yields

• Whole: 100 %
• Gutted: 80 %
• Headless and Gutted: 75 %
• Slices: 80 %
• Boneless: 45 %

Why Choose Black Pomfret (Kala Paplet) from Anbar Fish?

Rich, Flavorful Meat – Stronger taste with premium depth
Firm Texture – Stays intact while frying, grilling & steaming
Higher Meat Yield – Especially in larger sizes (800g–1.5kg)
Versatile Cooking – Works well in desi, Asian & continental recipes
Fresh Arabian Sea Catch – Cleaned and chilled for maximum freshness

Health Benefits of Black Pomfret

Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Supports heart & brain health
High Protein – Ideal for energy, muscle strength & daily nutrition
Low in Fat – Perfect for clean and healthy meals
Contains Vitamin B12 & D – Boosts immunity and bone strength
Packed with Essential Minerals – Selenium, phosphorus & magnesium

Cooking Inspiration

Kala Paplet Fry – Crispy outside, juicy inside
Black Pomfret Masala Curry – Deep flavor with rich spices
Grilled Black Pomfret – Lemon, garlic & herb seasoning
Steamed Paplet – Light, clean, and aromatic
Pan-Seared Fillets – Quick and restaurant-style

Black Pomfret (Kala Paplet) — FAQ