Spicy Roast Leg of Lamb Recipe

Spicy Roast Leg of Lamb Recipe

  • 2 onions, cut into chunks
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon green cardamom seeds
  • 10 red chilies
  • 10 to 15 black peppercorns
  • 5 green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ cup cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 1 leg of lamb (about 4 pounds with bone or 2½ pounds boneless)
  • Chopped cilantro to garnish
  1. Place the onion, garlic, ginger, cardamom seeds, red chilies, peppercorns, green chilies, salt, brown sugar, vinegar, yogurt, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in a blender and blend for 5 to 7 minutes into a smooth but slightly grainy texture.
  2. Make gashes into the leg of lamb (if on the bone) and smear the mixture on the meat and marinate overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cover the meat with foil and roast for 3 hours.
  4. Remove the foil and and cook for another hour, turning 2 to 3 times. The meat should be crisp and brown outside and tender inside.
  5. Cool slightly and then slice and serve.