Fish (rahu or hilsa preferably) 500 gms. Yoghurt /curd (blended smooth) 2cups. Mustard Oil 4 tbsp. Flour a little Bay Leaf 1 nos. Cinnamon 1 nos. Cardomom 1 nos. Ginger (ground to paste) 2 pieces Onion (ground to paste) 1 nos. Red Chilly Powder 2 tsp. Turmeric Powder 1 tsp. Cummin Powder 1 tsp. Sugar 1 tsp. Salt To taste

1. Cut fish onto cubes, or as traditional cross-section. 2. Roll pieces separately in flour. 3. Heat 2 tbsp. oil. 4. Fry fish till pale golden.Drain and keep aside. 5. Add remaining oil and fry bay leaf, cardamom and cinnamon. 6. Add ginger, onion, chilli powder turmeric and cummin. 7. A little water may be added if it becomes too dry. 8. Fry for a while. 9. Add blended yoghurt/ curd. 10. Simmer on slow fire till oil comes up on top. 11. Add fish with a little water,salt and sugar. 12. Simmer till gravy is thick golden.