Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon clove
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • black pepper
  • 1 (6 -7 lb) bone-in whole leg of lamb

Method

  • 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!