East Indian Roasted Leg of Lamb

While the lamb roasts, the spicy rub seeps into the slits you cut in the meat, creating pockets of flavor.


East Indian Roasted Leg of Lamb

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Servings: Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
Related Categories: Indian Lamb Dishes, Lamb, Leg of Lamb
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  large
    onion, cut up
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  • fresh or canned jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut up
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  • 3  cloves
    garlic, halved
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  • 3  tablespoons
    lime juice
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  • 1  tablespoon
    honey
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  • 1  teaspoon
    Dijon-style mustard
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  • 1  teaspoon
    grated fresh ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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  • 1  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 1  3-1/2- to 4-pound
    leg of lamb
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  • 2  tablespoons
    margarine or butter, melted
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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.
2.
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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