White Pomfret in Tamil is Vellai Vavval. White pomfret fish has low-fat content. The white pomfret is marinated well using a freshly ground konkani masala and is pan roasted on a tawa till it is charred well. You can serve the fried pomfret along with a flavourful fish curry and steamed rice by the side.
Black Pomfret Fish in Tamil is Karuppu Vavval. The body of the pomfret fish is very flat, with long and deeply forked tails. Black pomfret, also called ‘Halwa Fish’, contains proteins and omega-3 fatty acids. The steaks of Black pomfret are tasty and the fleshiest cuts from this fish. The size of the fish is larger and elongated, with a slender tail. Pomfret fish is very low in calories.