Roast Lamb with Spices
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 30 minutes 1-1/2 to 2 hours N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 x 6 lb leg of lamb 3-1/2 oz unsalted butter, softened ground pepper
1 large red onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger pinch of chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground saffron 1/3 cup olive oil water



1 Preheat oven to 325 F. Rub lamb with half the softened butter and season generously all over with ground pepper.
2 Make spice mix by combining onion and garlic in a bowl with spices, then add olive oil and water. Mix well with a small whisk or fork.
3 Press half the mixture over buttered lamb. Place remaining mixture in a baking dish big enough to hold the lamb comfortable. Add the rest of the butter to baking dish and place lamb on top. Leave at room temperature for at least 1 hour before baking.
4 Bake for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, basting with pan juices, until lamb is brown and crisp skinned.

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