Indian Tandoori Spiced Leg Of Lamb Recipe

Name: Indian Tandoori Spiced Leg Of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 tablespoon grated lime zest; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon clove; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; black pepper; 1 (6 -7 lb) bone-in whole leg of lamb

Servings: persons

1 cup full-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon clove
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
black pepper
1 (6 -7 lb) bone-in whole leg of lamb

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 1-1/2 hours (for medium-rare cook until temperature reads 125F on a meat thermometer, make certain that the thermometer does not touch the bone).
8
Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
9
Delicious!

138

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, 1 tablespoon grated lime zest, and more.

Yes, Indian Tandoori Spiced Leg Of Lamb falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Tandoori Spiced Leg Of Lamb

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Variations & substitutions

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