Fish Kebabs

Ingredients

• 1 lb skinless catfish or tilapia fillet, pin bones removed and fish cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably thick, such as Greek)
• 1 tablespoon finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons finely grated (with a rasp) garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh green chile, such as serrano or Thai, including seeds, or to taste
• Rounded 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups vegetable oil
• Accompaniment:
• about 18 (6-inch) bamboo skewers if serving as an hors d'oeuvre