Tabakh Maaz Recipes

TABAKH MAAZ (KASHMIRI STYLE LAMB RIBS)

Steps:

• In a heavy bottomed vessel, add the lamb ribs and fill with water, enough to just cover the ribs.
• Bring to boil and remove the scum that floats on the surface.
• Then add all the spices, garlic and season generously with salt. Also add 1 cup milk and stir well to combine.
• Cover the vessel, reduce the flame and slow cook the ribs for 1 hour or till the meat has become tender and almost fall off the bone.
• Remove from heat and take out the ribs slowly and keep aside. You can either keep the ribs in large chunks or cut into smaller pieces.
• Heat another flat pan, add the ghee and add the ribs one by one. Fry on medium to high heat till one side has caramelized before turning over. Remove when the other side has also caramelized well.
• Serve warm.

TABAK MAAZ (KASHMIRI FRIED LAMB RIBS)

Steps:

• Combine the ribs in a large skillet with a pinch of salt and the cayenne, fennel, ginger, turmeric, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, milk, and about 1/2 cup water.
• Bring to a boil, then adjust the heat so the mixture simmers; cook, turning the meat occasionally, until tender, adding more water if the mixture dries out, 30 to 45 minutes.
• When the ribs are tender, remove them. If any liquid remains in the pan, cook over medium-high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon to loosen any bits that have stuck to the bottom, until the mixture is just about dry.
• Remove the cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves.
• Add the butter to the pan over medium heat and when it's hot, brown the ribs. Remove the ribs to a warm platter and add about 1/2 cup water to the pan.
• Once again, cook over medium-high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon to loosen any bits that have stuck to the bottom, until the liquid is reduced by about half. Pour over the ribs, garnish with cilantro, and serve.