Uldi الدی
Silver grunter · Haemulidae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 900 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate
FAO Species Identification Sheets for Fishery Purposes, Fishing Area 51 (Western Indian Ocean), 1983
Scales ctenoid (rough to touch), small or moderate.
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eEE.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)
Uldi at a glance
| English name | Silver grunter |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | الدی |
| Scientific family | Haemulidae |
| Scales | True scales, rough-edged |
| Bones | Low bones |
| Taste | Good |
| Typical weight | ~1.25–2.5 kg |
| Best for | Grill/Fry |
| Also sold as | Ulti, الٹی, الری, Alri |
Common questions
Is Uldi halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Uldi is halal. True scales, rough-edged. 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 Uldi called in English?
Uldi (الدی) is called Silver grunter in English. It is also sold as Ulti, الٹی, الری, Alri.
What is the price of Uldi in Karachi?
Rs 900 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Uldi have a lot of bones?
Low bones.