After obtaining the marinade, generously coat the spare ribs with this aromatic mixture on all sides. Place the meat in a dish covered with plastic wrap and let it refrigerate for at least one hour. This step is essential, as it allows the flavors to penetrate deeply into the meat, making it more savory.
After marinating, place the spare ribs in a baking tray, being careful to space them slightly apart. Add a cup of water and 50-100 ml of oil, depending on the size of the tray, and sprinkle salt over the meat. Cover the tray with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about an hour. This baking time will allow the meat to become tender and juicy.
After an hour, remove the tray from the oven and remove the foil. Drizzle the spare ribs with the juice of one orange mixed with a little honey, to give them a sweet-glazing. Put the tray back in the oven, without foil, and let it brown until the meat develops a golden and appetizing crust. When ready, remove the tray and cover it again with foil, letting it rest for about 10 minutes before serving, to allow the juices to redistribute.
In the meantime, prepare the side dish. Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil them in salted water. Meanwhile, in a hot pan, toast the garam masala spices for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to activate their flavors. When the mustard seeds start to pop, let them cool and then grind them with an electric grinder.
In another pan, heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil and fry the nigella and cumin seeds, along with the garam masala, until the flavors develop. Add the grated ginger and curry powder, mixing well, then add the butter. Let this mixture cook on moderate heat for 2-3 minutes.
After the potatoes are boiled, drain them and mix them with the warm sauce, blending well. Make sure they are well seasoned with salt, to taste. Now you are ready to serve this delicious dish. Arrange the spare ribs on plates alongside the flavored potatoes, and optionally add a seasonal salad or pickles for an extra touch of freshness. This combination of flavors will turn the meal into a true culinary feast!
Ingredients
-1.5 kg spare ribs (pork ribs), sliced -3-5 cloves of garlic -1 pinch of hot paprika -3-4 tablespoons olive oil -3 pieces of dried hot peppers -3 pieces of fresh hot peppers, seeded -1 orange -grated zest from 1/2 lemon -50-100 ml olive oil -3 tablespoons honey -salt For Indian potatoes: -1-1.5 kg potatoes -salt -garam masala sauce and nigella onion For garam masala sauce and nigella onion: -1-2 tablespoons olive oil -1 teaspoon garam masala, powder -1 teaspoon cumin (Indian cumin) -1 teaspoon nigella seeds -2 cm fresh ginger, grated -1/4 teaspoon curry powder -1 heaping teaspoon butter For garam masala: -2 tablespoons coriander seeds -1 tablespoon cumin seeds -seeds from 10 black cardamom pods -2 teaspoons white mustard seeds -1 teaspoon cumin (Indian cumin) -2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds -2 teaspoons black peppercorns -1 heaping teaspoon whole cloves -7-8 cm cinnamon stick