Recipe: Indian Tandoori Spiced Leg of Lamb

                                     

INGREDIENTS

1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 Tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 Tablespoon grated lime zest
1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cardamon
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/8 teaspoon clove
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 bone-in whole leg of lamb

  

DIRECTIONS

1. In a bowl combine yogurt with ALL remaining ingredients (except the leg of lamb) whisk to blend well.

2. Place the leg of lamb in rack in a roasting pan.

3. Coat the leg with yogurt mixture all over.

4. Cover the lamb with plastic wrap ( do not use foil to cover the lamb).

5. refrigerate for 24 hours.

6. Set oven to 375 degrees.

7. roast the lamb uncovered for about 1-1 1/2 hours ( for medium-rare cook until temperature reads 175'c on a meat thermometer, make certain that the thermometer does not touch the bone).

8. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

     Prep time: 24 hours   Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Yield: 6 servings