2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 large spanish onion, coarsely chopped |
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped |
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger |
1 tablespoon ground cumin |
1 tablespoon ground coriander |
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
1/2 teaspoon cardamom |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1 large can plum tomatoes and juices |
1 cup water |
1/4 cup light brown sugar |
3 tablespoons tamarind paste |
1 serrano pepper, coarsely chopped |
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro |
salt and freshly ground pepper |
4 racks pork ribs (3 pounds each) |
1/4 cup olive oil |
salt and freshly ground pepper |