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
Indian cuisine the distinct delicacies of Malwani cuisine. A large variety of fish is available in the region, which include "surmai, karali, bangada, bombil"(Bombay duck), "paplet" (pompret), "halwa, tarali, suandale, kolambi" (prawns), "tisari" (shell fish), "kalwa" (stone fish) and "kurli" (crab). All these fish are available in dried form, including prawns, which are known as "sode". Local curries and "chatanis" are also prepared with dried fish. Different types of rice breads and pancakes add to the variety of Malwani cuisine and include "tandlachi bhakari, ghawane, amboli, patole, appe, tandalachi" and "shavai" (rice noodles). These rice breads can be eaten specially flavored with