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Roast all the dry spices in a skillet without oil for about 10 minutes over a low heat till they are all nice and toasted.
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Allow to cool and grind in a coffee grinder; set aside.
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Season salmon steaks with lemon juice and salt and apply spice mixture; allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
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4
Heat oil in a frying pan and shallow fry the salmon steaks over low heat.
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In a hot saute pan heat oil.
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Add mustard seeds, ginger and curry leaves.
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Add in potatoes and salt to taste; cook for 5 minutes.
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Take it off the heat and add mustard cress to allow to wilt slowly without over cooking.
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In a hot pan add oil, mustard seeds, curry leave asafotida, turmeric, chilis, ginger and onion paste; cook till oil leaves the sides.
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Add in tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Season with salt and sugar.
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Blend into a smooth chutney in a food processor or hand blender.
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In a deep pan heat 200 ml oil.
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14
Cut plantains with skin on into thin slices lengthwise with a mandolin or a Japanese slicer.
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Fry till golden yellow and season with salt and pepper.
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On a plate serve 50 gms potatoes in a cookie mould in the center.
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Arrange fish steaks over top and drizzle tomato chutney over the side.
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Place the plantain chips on top of the steak with a little more mustard cress and serve hot with a slice of lemon.