Description

Known for its whiskered face and muscular frame, Jungle Catfish thrives in muddy rivers and rain-fed ponds. It’s valued not just for taste but also for its curative benefits — high in iron, calcium, and digestible protein.

In Ayurvedic practices, it’s considered restorative for post-surgery and postpartum recovery. It’s commonly cooked with black pepper, garlic, and curry leaves in thick herbal broths.

Bengali “Magur Jhol” and Tamil “Kezhuthi Kuzhambu” are iconic regional dishes that showcase its depth. The fish remains firm even after long simmering, making it ideal for medicinal cooking.

Despite its humble appearance, Jungle Catfish is a heritage ingredient — part nutrition, part nostalgia.