Mangala" does not refer to a particular fish, but to a method. Shallow water fish are cut into pieces before smoking rather than smoked whole. Fish under this name are smoked in northern Nigeria, so are larger freshwater fish, including knifefish and various catfish.

Can dried fish be eaten?

Dried fish is a traditional food consumed in Asian and Catholic Mediterranean countries. Lutefisk, made from air-dried white fish, is popular in Nordic countries such as Sweden. Small fish such as anchovies and sardines store easily in dried form. Keep a bag in the cabinet to snack on.

Dry fish which is considered as a healthy diet for individuals is an entirely natural product which holds the omega-3 and antioxidant properties of fresh fish. Dry fish an excellent source of protein with low calories than different foods, for example, beef.

Fish are a great source of lean protein. Salmon fish are the super star of heart healthy foods because it contains large amounts of omega-3 fatty acid that lowers the risk of high blood pressure, arrhythmia (irregular heart beat) and atherosclerosis and decreases triglyceride.