Lamb leg roast
Time of preparation: 5 to 6 Hours
Time of cooking: 50 Minutes
Lamb Leg | 1 kg |
Ginger Paste | 1 heaped tablespoon |
Garlic Paste | ¾ tablespoon |
Onion Paste | 1 ½ tablespoon |
Red chilli Powder | ¼ teaspoon |
Garam Masala | ¼ teaspoon |
Yogurt | ¾ cup |
Lemon juice / Vinegar | 2 / 1 tablespoon |
Salt | To taste |
1. After pricking the leg piece well with fork or thin knife, marinate with above ingredients and keep aside overnight or for 5 to 6 hours. |
Onion ( sliced in rings) | 1 large |
Oil & Ghee | 5 tablespoons |
Dried red Chillies | 4 |
Cardamom | 4 to 5 |
Cinnamon stick | 1 |
Black Pepper | 5 to 6 |
Warm Water | 1 ½ cup |
Potatoes (peeled only) | 5 to 6 medium |
2. Warm the oil & ghee and then add in the onion. |
3. Add the whole spices as well. |
4. When the onions turn golden add the leg of a lamb only and fry it well. |
5. Once the meat starts browning add the marinated remains and stir well. |
6. Now add the water, bring to a boil and let simmer. |
7. When the meat is tender remove from the gravy and put in the serving dish. |
8. Add the potatoes to the gravy and let cook (add more water if needed). |
9. Add the potatoes to the serving dish and pour the gravy over the roasted leg. |
10. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. |