Indian Recipe for Spicy Leg of Lamb (Moghlai Raan)
INGREDIENTS- 2 kg leg of lamb
- 4 large onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 large piece fresh ginger root
- 1 tbsp desssicated non-sweet coconut
- 1 tbsp ground almonds
- 2 tsp ground turmeric leaves
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp chilli powder
- dash of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 10 cloves
- dash of salt
- 2/3 cup dried sultanas or raisins
- Wash and clean the lamb, trim all fats and skin
- Using a food processor, process the onions, garlic and ginger together
- Put mixture into a bowl, add in the dessicated coconut, ground almonds, ground coriander leaves, turmeric powder, garam masala, cumin seeds, chilli powder, lemon juice, yogurt and tomato puree
- Mix everything well together
- Make some ganshes all over the lamb and insert the cloves into the gnashes
- Spread the mixture onto the meat and prick the meat all over using a sharp fork
- Leave to marinade in the refrigerator (4 hours) or overnight
- Place meat with marinade into a roasting pan
- Preheat oven to moderate temperature
- Sprinkle with salt and sultanas or raisins
- Bake leg of lamb in oven till meat becomes very tender (2 to 3 hours)
- Baste with mariande once in a while
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