Mini lamb roasting joint with warm spices recipe

A wonderful spring recipe, perfect for Sunday lunch. You can watch chef Mark prepare his spicy lamb in this video. 

Tip: If time allows, marinate the joint in the spice mix for at least 2 hours or overnight in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • 1 x 350-400g lean mini lamb leg or shoulder roasting joint
  • 450 g small new potatoes, quartered
  • 2 medium red onions, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 3 fresh bay leaves, torn
  • 1 x 350-400g lean mini lamb leg or shoulder roasting joint
  • 15.9 oz small new potatoes, quartered
  • 2 medium red onions, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 3 fresh bay leaves, torn
  • 1 x 350-400g lean mini lamb leg or shoulder roasting joint
  • 15.9 oz small new potatoes, quartered
  • 2 medium red onions, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 3 fresh bay leaves, torn
For the warm spice mix
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly milled black pepper
  • 1 small orange, juice only
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly milled black pepper
  • 1 small orange, juice only
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly milled black pepper
  • 1 small orange, juice only

Details

  • Cuisine: English
  • Recipe Type: Main
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Preparation Time: 15 mins
  • Cooking Time: 40 mins
  • Serves: 2

Step-by-step

  1. Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4-5, 180-190°C, 350-375°F.
  2. Place the potatoes and onions in the base of a non-stick roasting tin. Drizzle with half the oil and sprinkle over the bay leaves.
  3. To prepare the warm spice mix, in a small bowl mix all the ingredients together with the remaining oil.
  4. Place the joint on a chopping board and make several slits over the surface then brush with the spice mix all over.
  5. Place on top of the potatoes and roast uncovered for 35-40 minutes (for medium). Cover the meat with foil if browning too quickly.
  6. Serve with the potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

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