TANDOORI-STYLE WHOLE LEG OF LAMB

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Tandoori-Style Whole Leg of Lamb image

Provided by John Willoughby

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 4h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless leg of lamb, 4 to 5 pounds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup minced ginger
1/4 cup minced garlic
1/4 cup ground cumin
1/4 cup cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cardamom
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Trim any excess fat from the lamb. With a mallet or heavy frying pan, pound the lamb at its thickest points until it is uniformly about 3 inches thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Rub the lamb all over with this mixture, place it in a roasting pan, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.
  • When you are ready to cook, build a fire to one side of a covered grill, using enough coals to fill a shoe box. When the flames have died down and the coals are covered with grey ash, spread one-third of them on the empty side of the grill. Place the lamb on the grill directly over the coals and cook for about 15 minutes a side for medium rare. If the lamb begins to overcook on the exterior or if you have flare-ups while cooking, move the lamb to the cooler part of the fire and continue cooking.
  • When a meat thermometer in the center of the lamb registers 124 degrees, remove the meat from the grill, allow it to rest for about 15 minutes, slice thin and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 423, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 553 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Oreoluwa Omolola
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Frew Ma
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This recipe is a must-try for any lamb lover. The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the marinade is out of this world. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Durosinmi Ibrahim
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I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The lamb was juicy and flavorful, and the marinade added a delicious depth of flavor. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Lee Sackfield
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This is the best lamb recipe I've ever tried. The marinade is perfect and the lamb is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Beautiful Woman
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This was my first time cooking lamb and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The lamb was incredibly tender and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Debunked Knowledge
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the marinade is flavorful without being overpowering.


taimoor khan kakar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out great. The meat was tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a wonderful flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kailani Salazar
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Wow! This lamb was amazing! The marinade was so flavorful and the lamb was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Alyssa Dugger
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This dish was a labor of love, but it was worth it. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavors were incredible. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


Xmart Anas
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I was a bit skeptical about cooking a whole leg of lamb, but this recipe made it easy. The lamb turned out perfectly cooked, and the marinade was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Gamer Games
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This Tandoori-Style Whole Leg of Lamb was a hit at our last family gathering! The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor. We'll definitely be making this again.