Doi Maach (Fish With Yogurt )

Ingredients

• 1 kg fish (like rehu/katla) cut into thick pieces
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste 
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 medium size onion paste
• 2-3 green chillis
• 1 cup yogurt 
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• mustard oil 
• salt to taste
• sugar to taste
• 1 bay leaf 
• 4 cloves 
• 3-4 cardamom
• cilantro for garnishing 

Method

1. Take the slices of fish and wash them nicely . Marinate them with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon turmeric powder for 10 minute.
2.  Heat the oil in a pan,add fish and lightly fry for golden .
3. In the same remaining oil add bay leaves,cloves,cardamom,onion,green chillis,salt and cook it for 2 minutes .
4. Add ginger ,garlic paste,red chilli powder,turmeric ,sugar and cook for few minute.
5. Add little amount of water in yogurt to smooth it and mix it well, then,slowly add this yogurt to the pan,stirring continuously .
6. Cook until the oil separate from the mixture.
7. Add the fish gently and cook for 2 minute.
8. Add water and mix it well,cover and cook in low flame for about 10 minute .
9. After 10 minute uncover and cook for another 5-8 minute until the gravy become thick.
10. turn off the heat .
11. Serve with steamed  rice.