Sikandari Raan

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:
Leg of lamb – 1 piece
Cardamom powder – 1/2 tsp
Chaat masala – 1 tsp
Cooking oil – 4 tbsp
Garlic paste – 2 tsp
Ginger paste – 2 tsp
Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
Mace powder (javitri) – 1/2 tsp
Malt vinegar – 1 cup
Red chilli powder – 2 tsp
Rum – 1/2 cup
Salt to taste

Method:
1. Thoroughly clean the leg of lamb and prick all over with a fork.
2. Prepare a mixture of salt, red chilli powder, ginger and garlic pastes, mace and cardamom powders and lemon juice.
3. Marinate the leg in this mix for 2 hours.
4. Pour the vinegar and rum over the lamb.
5. Place leg on a baking tray and pour over 1 litre/4 cups water.
6. Bake in an oven at 350F for 1 1/2 hours turning the leg two or three times to ensure it cooks evenly.
7. Once water dries out remove from tray. Baste with oil and grill till well done all over.
8. Garnish with onion rings and sliced tomato. Sprinkle chaat masala and serve hot.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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