Garlic Spiced Oven Roasted Leg of Lamb

Garlic-Spiced Roast Leg of Lamb
Ingredients

1 whole leg of lamb (2–2.5 kg)

8–10 garlic cloves (cut into halves)

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp curd (yogurt) (optional, for tenderness)

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tbsp red chilli powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp garam masala

1 tbsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tbsp black pepper (crushed)

Salt (as needed)

Fresh rosemary or coriander leaves (optional)

Preparation

Clean the lamb and pat it dry.

Make deep cuts (slits) all over the meat using a knife.

Insert garlic pieces into each slit.

Marination

In a bowl, mix:

Olive oil

Lemon juice

Curd

Ginger-garlic paste

All spices + salt

Apply this mixture all over the lamb, making sure it goes inside the cuts.

Cover and marinate for at least 6–8 hours (overnight is best).

Cooking (Oven Method)

Preheat oven to 180°C.

Place the lamb on a baking tray (or foil-lined tray).

Cover with foil and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Remove foil and roast for another 30–40 minutes until:

The outside is browned

The meat is soft and cooked through

Let it rest for 10–15 minutes before cutting

Serve with:

Roasted vegetables

Mint chutney or gravy

Rice or bread