Marinate the fish with salt and turmeric powder

Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish keep aside

Now temper jeera seeds and bay leaf

Add the masala paste,jeera powder and red chilli Powder

Saute well adding salt and turmeric powder

Add tomato puree and saute well till it starts releasing oil

Add water and boil

Add the fried fish and cover it for a while

Finally add sugar (optional) and garam masala powder

Serve it with plain rice