Patti Kanga پٹی کانگا
Flat needlefish · Belonidae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 320 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate - Patti Kanga ~320
FAO Species Identification Sheets for Fishery Purposes, Fishing Area 51 (Western Indian Ocean), 1983
Scales small, cycloid (smooth), easily detached.
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eBD.pdf
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)
Patti Kanga at a glance
| English name | Flat needlefish |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | پٹی کانگا |
| Scientific family | Belonidae |
| Scales | True scales, smooth |
| Bones | Low bones |
| Taste | Good |
| Typical weight | ~2–20 kg (speaker) |
| Best for | Fry (Patti as strips) / Curry (Gol, holds together) |
| Also sold as | Patti Kanghi, Kanga |
Common questions
Is Patti Kanga halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Patti Kanga 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 Patti Kanga called in English?
Patti Kanga (پٹی کانگا) is called Flat needlefish in English. It is also sold as Patti Kanghi, Kanga.
What is the price of Patti Kanga in Karachi?
Rs 320 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Patti Kanga have a lot of bones?
Low bones.