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
Assamese cuisine (Indian paradise fish "Ctenops nobilis") "borolia", "mua", "ceniputhi", "tengera", "lachin", "bhangun", "pabho", etc. The discerning gourmet can tell which region of Assam is known for which variety of fish. The "mas tenga" (sour fish ), which is commonly eaten by most communities of Assam, has lately turned into a signature dish of Assamese cuisine. The most popular souring agent for the "tenga" is tomatoes, though ones made with "kajinemu" juice (thick skinned elongated lemon) and "thekera" (dried mangosteen,) are also popular. The most common way of eating fish in traditional Assamese homes is by preparing a stew with herbs, vegetables