Karimeen – Green Chromide

 

The fish, known locally in Kerala as Karimeen, is considered a delicacy. 

 

Some of the prominent dishes are the Karemeen Fry, Karemeen Molly and Karemeen Pollichathu - which is commonly wrapped in banana leaves. This fish is fairly expensive and is available throughout the year. It is caught mainly using gillnets.

 

In 2010 state fisheries minister of Kerala declared Karimeen as the official fish of Kerala state. Year 2010-'11 was observed as 'The Year of the Karimeen".