Bombay duck Bombay duck The Bombay duck or bummalo ("Harpadon nehereus"), is a lizardfish. Adults may reach a maximum length of 40 cm, but the usual size is around 25 cm. The origin of the term "Bombay duck" is uncertain. One popular etymology relates to railways. When the rail links started on the Indian subcontinent, people from eastern Bengal were made aware of the great availability of the locally prized fish on India's western coasts and began importing them by the railways. Since the smell of the dried fish was overpowering, its transportation was later consigned to the mail train; the Bombay
Dried lime cuisine, they are used to flavor stews and soups. Across the Arab States of the Persian Gulf, they are used cooked with fish, whereas in Iraq they are added to almost all dishes and stuffing. Also, they're made into a warm drink called Hamidh (sour). Powdered dried lime is also used as an ingredient in Arab States of the Persian Gulf-style "baharat" (a spice mixture which is also called "kabsa" or "kebsa"). It is a traditional ingredient in the cuisines of Iran and the Arab States of the Persian Gulf. Dried limes are strongly flavored. They taste sour and citrusy