Raidighir Hilsha ₹1,800/kg

Raidighir Hilsa refers to the prized Hilsa (Ilish) fish sourced from the region around Raidighir, a coastal deltaic area in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India, near the Sundarbans.

• High Quality and Taste: Hilsa originating from the tidal rivers and estuarine waters of Raidighi is widely celebrated for its rich, oily texture and exceptional flavor, driven by the unique marine-to-freshwater ecosystem of the region.

• Demand and Sourcing: It is considered a premium catch in West Bengal’s seafood market, highly sought after by connoisseurs who prefer fresh, wild-caught river and delta hilsa over farmed alternatives.

• Culinary Use: Raidighi Hilsa is traditionally used to prepare iconic Bengali delicacies like Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa in mustard gravy), Bhapa Ilish (steamed Hilsa), or light traditional curries (Ilish Jhol).

• After cutting: 20 – 30% less