Kala Paplet کالا پاپلیٹ
Black pomfret · Carangidae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 600 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate
Australian Museum; FishBase
Small, dark grey scales cover the entire body.
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/black-pomfret-parastromateus-niger/
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)
Kala Paplet at a glance
| English name | Black pomfret |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | کالا پاپلیٹ |
| Scientific family | Carangidae |
| Scales | True scales, smooth |
| Bones | Low bones |
| Taste | Very good |
| Typical weight | small ~150–250 g; medium ~400 g; full ~1 kg; large ~2.5–3 kg |
| Best for | Fry/Grill |
| Also sold as | Kaari Paplet |
Common questions
Is Kala Paplet halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Kala Paplet 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 Kala Paplet called in English?
Kala Paplet (کالا پاپلیٹ) is called Black pomfret in English. It is also sold as Kaari Paplet.
What is the price of Kala Paplet in Karachi?
Rs 600 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Kala Paplet have a lot of bones?
Low bones.