Fried Plantain With Tomato Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp brown mustard seeds
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
1 None onion, diced
1 clove garlic, finely diced
1 slice (1/2-inch) ginger, peeled and finely diced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 cups oil
4 None plantains, peeled and cut diagonally into thin slices

Preparation

For the tomato relish, heat the ghee in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add the spices and toast for 2 mins. Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger, sugar and tomato and cook for 2-3 mins. Pour in the vinegar and simmer 10 mins. Season with salt. Spoon into a bowl and set aside to cool.
Heat the oil in a deep skillet on medium-high heat. Fry the plantain slices in 3 batches for 3-5 mins. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with the tomato relish.