Nihari Pakistani Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 10 green cardamom pods
• 3 black cardamom pods
• 3 black long pepper pods
• 10 whole cloves
• 1 3"-long cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise pod
• ⅓ cup coriander seeds
• ⅓ cup fennel seeds
• 2 Tbsp. cumin seeds
• 1 Tbsp. black cumin seeds
• 1 tsp. black peppercorns
• 4 Tbsp. Kashmiri chile powder
• 2 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt
• 1 tsp. ground turmeric
• 2 heads of garlic, cloves separated, peeled
• 1 2" piece ginger, peeled
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 5 lb. English-style bone-in beef short ribs
• 2 Tbsp Diamond Crystal or 1 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt
• 3 Tbsp. ghee or vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• Cilantro leaves with tender stems, thinly sliced serrano chile, thinly sliced ginger, store-bought fried onions, toasted naan or country-style bread, and lime wedges (for serving)

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