Chandi چاندی
Silver carp · Cyprinidae (freshwater/farm)
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 300 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate
FishBase family account, Cyprinidae
Cyprinids bear cycloid scales; the Indian major carps are large-scaled.
https://www.fishbase.se/Summary/FamilySummary.php?ID=122
Fiqh basis: Sistani (only scaled fish + shrimp); Khamenei ('only scaled fish, shrimp and some sea birds are Halal. The rest are Haram'); Khomeini (partial scales suffice)
Chandi at a glance
| English name | Silver carp |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | چاندی |
| Scientific family | Cyprinidae (freshwater/farm) |
| Scales | True scales, smooth |
| Bones | Very bony |
| Taste | Good |
| Typical weight | ~2–2.5 kg (also 3–3.5 kg; cheaper big, cheaper with roe) |
| Best for | Fry/Curry |
| Also sold as | Silver |
Common questions
Is Chandi halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Chandi is halal. True scales, smooth. Ja'fari fiqh requires a fish to have true scales; most Sunni schools do not, so this verdict is specific to Ja'fari fiqh.
What is Chandi called in English?
Chandi (چاندی) is called Silver carp in English. It is also sold as Silver.
What is the price of Chandi in Karachi?
Rs 300 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Chandi have a lot of bones?
Very bony.