Ngara, a fish not to be forgotten

[Ngara: Scientific Name: Tor putitora]

Ngara

The large scaled carps in the hill streams are not seen by

many in the plains.

Ngara is one such fish, restricted to cold water hill streams

The fish is beautiful and is a game fish

Anglers are crazy after this fish

The taste of the fish is far superior to those of our carps in the plain

The habit of the fish in fast running water make the meat special

The cold water render the oil of the fish special.

Whoever have tasted the fish will never forget it.

The fish is baked smoky in charcoal  and exposed to heat of the sun,and   sometimes sold in the market.

It forms a good recipe in various curry preparations.

The fish has also been categorized Endangered. 

We have great responsibilities to conserve this  Engangered Fish.