Tandoori Style Whole Leg Of Lamb Recipes

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.