Baked Fish Fillets with Yogurt Topping

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 and prepare a baking sheet lined with foil. Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray.Rinse fish and pat dry. Rub turmeric and 1 1/2 tsp salt into fish and set aside for 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Garam masala is a popular Indian spice blend. You can find it in the spice section of most large grocery stores.
3. 3
   Heat 2 T oil in a skillet over med-high heat.
4. 4
   Saute onions until no moisture is left, about 6-8 minutes.
5. 5
   Let cool. Stir onions and oil remaining in pan into yogurt.
6. 6
   Add coriander, cayenne, garam masala, cilantro, ginger, garlic and tomato. Stir in lemon juice and remaining salt.
7. 7
   Mix well.
8. 8
   Heat remaining 3 T oil in the same skillet. Partially fry fish on each side, but do not cook through.
9. 9
   Transfer fish to prepared baking sheet.
10. 10
    Spread yogurt mixture over fish and bake for 30 minutes. (20-25 minutes if fillets are smaller) Poke center of fillet to check for doneness -- they should flake easily.