Indian-Spiced Butterflied Leg of Lamb

Name: Indian-Spiced Butterflied Leg of Lamb
Prep time: 9 h
Cook time: 9 h
Total time: 9 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 3 Tbsps coriander seeds; 2 Tbsps cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 Tbsp ground fenugreek; 1 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 Tbsp ground turmeric; 2 kilograms butterflied leg of lamb; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 2 smalls dried red chiles; 8 servings Salt; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds

Indian-Spiced Butterflied Leg of Lamb might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe has 318 calories, 38g of protein, and 16g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of peppercorns, coriander seeds, ground cardamom, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 9 hours.

Instructions

In a medium skillet, combine the coriander, cumin and mustard seeds with the chiles and peppercorns. Toast the spices over moderate heat, shaking the pan, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Mustard Seeds

Peppercorns

Coriander

Chili Pepper

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Cumin

Toast

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Transfer to a spice grinder to cool completely, then grind to a powder.

Transfer the spices to a bowl and stir in the turmeric, fenugreek, cardamom and ginger.

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Cardamom

Turmeric

Ginger

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Bowl

Spread the lamb on a large baking sheet and rub it all over with the spices. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

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Spread

Lamb

Wrap

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Preheat the oven to 40

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Scrape most of the spices off the lamb. Rub the meat with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt.

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Olive Oil

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Lamb

Meat

Salt

Dry Seasoning Rub

In a large roasting pan set over 2 burners, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering.

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Add the lamb, fat side down, and cook over moderate heat until deeply browned, about 5 minutes. Turn the lamb over and cook over moderate heat until golden, about 3 minutes.

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Lamb

Transfer the lamb to the oven and roast for 25 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat registers 120 for medium rare.

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Lamb

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