Signs of winter: Demand for fried fish surges

ISLAMABAD: As the temperature is going down a great surge is being witnessed in the sale of fish in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Various kinds of fish including pomfret, black raho, mushka and mahasher along with lobsters are being served at the stalls at Chota Bazaar, Committee Chowk, Commercial Market, Super Market, Jinnah Super and different restaurant of the twin cities. People come to fish outlets to enjoy winter cuisine with their family and friends. “Fish is generally considered to be among the best foods you can eat for a healthy heart. To meet omega-3 requirements, eating fatty fish at least once or twice a week is recommended,” health expert Dr Sarah Adnan said. The supply hub of fish the twin cities are Kamran Market and Ganj Mandi, fried fish seller Ramzan Ali said. “I am in this business for the last several years at Commercial Market and Saddar,” he said.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 11^th, 2016.