Recipe: The Best Braised Short Ribs with Onions and Curry Leaves

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 kg bone-in beef short ribs
• Kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp ghee or clarified butter
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, finely grated
• 1 2"-piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 3 Tbsp garam masala
• 3 Tbsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 3 sprigs fresh curry (about 30 leaves)
• ½ cup fresh or frozen grated coconut or dried unsweetened coconut
• 1 kg medium potatoes, halved lengthwise
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Cilantro leaves with tender stems and lime wedges (for serving)