Everything Johnnycakes

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Everything Spice:

2 tablespoons poppy seeds

2 tablespoons sesame seeds 

1 tablespoon dried minced onion 

2 teaspoons dried minced garlic 

1 teaspoon pretzel salt or other coarse salt 

1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 

Johnnycakes:

1 1/2 cups self-rising white cornmeal (see Cook's Note)

1 cup whole milk 

1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for cooking 

1 tablespoon sugar 

1 large egg 

1 cup creme fraiche (you can substitute sour cream) 

Capers, for serving 

12 ounces sliced gravlax (you can substitute smoked salmon)

Thinly sliced red onion, for serving 

Snipped fresh chives, for serving