**Tandoori-Style Whole Leg of Lamb: A Culinary Journey to Flavorful Delights**
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary adventure with this aromatic Tandoori-Style Whole Leg of Lamb recipe, a masterpiece that captures the essence of traditional Indian flavors. This mouthwatering dish promises a symphony of spices and succulent lamb, slow-cooked to perfection. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover a treasure trove of additional recipes that complement the main event, including a zesty mint chutney, a creamy cucumber raita, and a flavorful garlic naan. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a delightful culinary experience that will transport you to the vibrant streets of India.
GRILLED "TANDOORI" LAMB
Here, 'tandoori' refers to the yogurt-based, aromatically spiced marinade that can be used on grilled, broiled, or baked meat. You can adjust the spices to your own personal preferences. Serve with flatbread or rice and cilantro chutney.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 4h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, paprika, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until combined.
- Toss lamb and salt into marinade; mix until lamb pieces are coated evenly. Cover mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours.
- Skewer lamb pieces so they barely touch. Wipe off excess marinade with a paper towel. Brush with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Grill skewers on medium heat until lamb springs back to the touch, about 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
- Garnish with red onions, lemon wedges, and chopped cilantro as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 58.4 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 430.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
TANDOORI-SPICED LEG OF LAMB
Steps:
- Combine yogurt, lime juice, garlic, lime peel, ginger, salt, paprika, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cardamom, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, fenugreek, cloves, and cinnamon in small bowl; whisk to blend. Place leg of lamb on rack set in large roasting pan. Coat leg of lamb with yogurt mixture. Cover lamb loosely with plastic wrap or tent with aluminum foil (do not allow aluminum foil to touch coating) and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roast leg of lamb uncovered until thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat (not touching bone) registers 125°F for medium-rare, about 1 hour 35 minutes. Let lamb rest 15 minutes before serving.
GRILLED TANDOORI-STYLE LAMB SKEWERS
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the cumin, garam masala and cardamom in a dry pan, over low heat, until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onion powder and garlic then transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add the yogurt, paprika, curry powder, cilantro, salt and pepper.
- Thread 4 cubes of lamb on each skewer, alternating with scallion pieces and leaving about 1/3 of the skewer as a handle. Arrange them in a shallow glass baking dish and pour the yogurt mixture over them, (turn to coat if needed). Allow to marinate for 1 hour to overnight, in the refrigerator. Brush the grill with an oiled paper towel and preheat it to medium-high. Arrange the skewers at angle for nice grill marks and grill 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium. Transfer the skewers to a serving platter and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
- Serve with basmati rice with cilantro or orzo with spinach and butter and a side of raita (yogurt sauce with vegetables), if desired.
LAMB TANDOORI
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h17m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 34
Steps:
- To prepare the marinade: in a food processor, using a metal blade, combine the yogurt, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black pepper, salt, honey, Garam Masala, and Green Aromatics. Process until well blended. Add the cilantro leaves and continue to process until pureed and well blended.
- Arrange the lamb chops in a non-reactive pan. Pour prepared marinade to coat both sides of the chops. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper. Cook over hot grill to desired doneness. Serve with Cilantro Mint Chutney.
- In a large saute pan, combine the black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon sticks, and dried red chiles. Over medium heat, cook just until slightly toasted, stirring constantly. Turn off heat and stir in the grated nutmeg.
- Transfer to a food processor and grind to a fine powder. Pass through a fine strainer. Allow to cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight jar. Use as needed.
- In a food processor, combine the garlic, ginger, and chile flakes and process to a fine mince. With the machine running, add peanut oil in a steady stream. Turn off the machine and scrape the sides with a rubber spatula. Add the scallions and process until well blended.
- In a blender, combine the coconut milk, garlic, yogurt, honey, and Garam Masala. Process until well blended. Add the cilantro and mint leaves and process to until herbs are pureed (mixture will turn to green color). Season with salt, pepper, and sugar. to taste. Keep refrigerated until needed.
GRILLED TANDOORI LAMB
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories Lamb Low/No Sugar Backyard BBQ Dinner Meat Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Spray grill rack with nonstick spray; prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill lamb 25 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature at the thickest part of meat should be 125°F). Let lamb rest 5 minutes before slicing.
TANDOORI LEG OF LAMB RECIPE - (5/5)
Provided by á-29965
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large roasting pan, mix 1/2 cup of the lemon juice with 2 teaspoons of salt. Place the lamb in the pan and coat well with the lemon juice. Let the lamb stand in the juice for 30 minutes, then drain. In a large bowl, mix the yogurt with the oil, garlic, ginger, dry mustard, cumin, nutmeg, cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric and cayenne. Stir in 2 teaspoons of salt and the remaining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. With a small knife, make 1-inch-deep slits all over the lamb. Coat the lamb thoroughly with the marinade, pushing it into the slits. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Light a charcoal grill. Remove the leg of lamb from the marinade, leaving on a thick layer. Move the hot coals to one side of the grill and place a drip pan opposite the coals. Set the lamb over the drip pan, cover the grill and cook until glazed and an instant-read thermometer registers 140° for medium, about 2 hours. Line a platter with the onions and sprinkle with the cilantro. Place the leg of lamb on top, brush it with the melted butter and let rest for 15 minutes. Carve the lamb into slices and serve with the lemon wedges.
LEG OF LAMB, NORTH INDIAN STYLE
Lamb has a lot of flavor, and stands up to strong spices brilliantly. Here is a recipe for boneless leg of lamb that you could grill, broil or roast in a hot oven. Regardless, the result is a crisp, crunchy and highly seasoned exterior with a tender, sweet interior. Even better, because the boned leg is invariably irregular in thickness, the meat will be cooked to different stages of doneness. If, for example, you cook it so that the thickest part of the meat reaches 125 degrees (rare), the thinner parts will vary from medium rare to nearly well done at the edges. Because lamb also tastes great at all stages of doneness, this will make for a genuine crowd-pleaser.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories main course
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine onion, garlic and ginger in food processor and grind to paste. Press through fine strainer to extract liquid; discard liquid. Toast spices in small skillet over medium heat, shaking frequently until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Grind in spice mill or coffee grinder until very fine.
- Trim lamb of fat; sprinkle with salt. Combine spices and onion mix, and rub over meat. Poke small holes in lamb and stick some of the mixture into each one. If time allows, fold meat in half, wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate for a day.
- Start charcoal or wood fire or heat gas grill or broiler; fire should be quite hot, and the rack at least 4 inches from heat. Grill or broil until nicely browned, even a little charred, on both sides, about 20 minutes, until internal temperature at the thickest part is about 125 degrees. Some will be rare, some nearly well done. Let rest for 5 minutes and slice thinly.
INDIAN TANDOORI SPICED LEG OF LAMB
This is easy to make just marinate the leg of lamb and then roast. I have to say that this is better if made on a rotisserie and cooked over low heat on the barbecue. This must be marinated for 24 hours in the spice mixture. If you are a lover of Indian food, then this is a recipe you will love.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time P1DT1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl combine yogurt with ALL remaining ingredients (except the leg of lamb) whisk to blend well.
- Place the leg of lamb in rack in a roasting pan.
- Coat the leg with yogurt mixture all over.
- Cover the lamb with plastic wrap (do not use foil to cover the lamb).
- Refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Roast the lamb uncovered for about 1-1/2 hours (for medium-rare cook until temperature reads 125F on a meat thermometer, make certain that the thermometer does not touch the bone).
- Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 949, Fat 62.9, SaturatedFat 27.2, Cholesterol 309.2, Sodium 1054.2, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 86.1
Tips:
- Choose the right lamb leg: Look for a leg of lamb that is fresh, plump, and has a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that the lamb is tender and flavorful after cooking.
- Use a sharp knife: When scoring the lamb leg, use a sharp knife to make clean, deep cuts. This will help the marinade penetrate the meat more deeply.
- Don't over-marinate the lamb: Lamb is a delicate meat, so it's important not to marinate it for too long. Otherwise, the meat can become tough and dry. Marinate the lamb for at least 4 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
- Cook the lamb over high heat: Tandoori lamb is traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven, which is a very hot oven. If you don't have a tandoor oven, you can cook the lamb in a regular oven at the highest temperature possible. This will help to create a nice char on the outside of the lamb while keeping the inside juicy and tender.
- Let the lamb rest before carving: Once the lamb is cooked, let it rest for at least 10 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Tandoori-style whole leg of lamb is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for special occasions. By following these tips, you can create a lamb dish that is tender, flavorful, and sure to impress your guests.
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