Bengali Fish Curry (Doi Maach)

Methods/steps

To prepare spice mix; combine first 6 ingredients in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. To prepare fish; combine mahimahi; turmeric; and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; toss well. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of fish; cook 5 minutes or until fish is lightly browned and flakes easily when tested with a fork (do not overcook). Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining fish and oil. To prepare sauce; add onion to pan; saut? 5 minutes or until tender. Add ginger; garlic; and bay leaf; saut? 2 minutes. Add ground spice mix; cook 2 minutes. Stir in water; 1 teaspoon salt; and sugar. Remove pan from heat; gradually stir in yogurt. Cook over low heat 5 minutes; stirring constantly. Return fish and accumulated juices to pan. Cook over low heat 5 minutes or just until heated. Discard bay leaf.