Description : The Indian oil sardine (Sardinella longiceps) also known as Tarli, Khoira, Mathi, Kavalai, Chaalai, Mathi, Washi, Pedvey Padwa, and Boothai is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Sardinella. It is one of the two most important commercial fishes in India (with the mackerel). The Indian oil sardine is one of the more regionally limited species of Sardinella and can be found in the northern regions of the Indian Ocean. Tarli fish is a renowned delicacy and makes for some excellent seafood recipes. Tehatta, West Bengal, India.