Kalri Jhinga کلری جھینگا
Pink-brown prawn · Penaeidae
Halal (named exception) · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 1000 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate
Sistani, official Q&A (Fish)
It is not permissible to eat from marine animals anything except fish that has scale; shrimp is considered from that category.
https://www.sistani.org/english/qa/01184/
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)
Kalri Jhinga at a glance
| English name | Pink-brown prawn |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | کلری جھینگا |
| Scientific family | Penaeidae |
| Scales | Not applicable — a shell, not scales |
| Bones | No bones — cartilage only |
| Taste | Very good |
| Typical weight | ~40 pieces/kg |
| Best for | Curry/BBQ |
| Also sold as | Kalri, Kalri Prawn |
Common questions
Is Kalri Jhinga halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Kalri Jhinga is halal, as a named exception. Not applicable — a shell, not scales. 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 Kalri Jhinga called in English?
Kalri Jhinga (کلری جھینگا) is called Pink-brown prawn in English. It is also sold as Kalri, Kalri Prawn.
What is the price of Kalri Jhinga in Karachi?
Rs 1000 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Kalri Jhinga have a lot of bones?
No bones — cartilage only.