East Indian Roasted Leg of Lamb
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
While the lamb roasts, the spicy rub seeps into the slits you cut in the meat, creating pockets of flavor.

Servings:
Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Ingredients
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1 largeonion, cut upsee savings

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4fresh or canned jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut upsee savings

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3 clovesgarlic, halvedsee savings

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3 tablespoonslime juicesee savings

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1 tablespoonhoneysee savings

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1 teaspoonDijon-style mustardsee savings

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1 teaspoongrated fresh ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground gingersee savings

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1 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1/2 teaspoonpeppersee savings

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1 3-1/2- to 4-poundleg of lambsee savings

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2 tablespoonsmargarine or butter, meltedsee savings

Directions
1.
In a blender container or food processor bowl, combine onion, peppers, garlic, lime juice, honey, mustard, ginger, salt, and pepper. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth, stopping to scrape sides, if necessary. Set aside. Trim fat from meat. Cut 1/2-inch slits all over in meat at 1-inch intervals. Line a shallow roasting pan with a double thickness of heavy foil. Place meat, fat side up, on a rack in prepared pan. Spoon pureed mixture over meat, rubbing the mixture into the meat. Drizzle with melted margarine or butter.
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Roast, uncovered, in a 325 degree F oven for 2 hours or until of desired doneness. Cover loosely; let stand 15 minutes before carving. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Make ahead tip
Prepare onion mixture; cover and chill up to 24 hours before rubbing it over the lamb.
Nutrition information
Calories 273, Total Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 437 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 35 g. Daily Values: Iron 19%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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