Bombay Leg Of Lamb With Yogurt And Lime

  1. In a large nonreactive bowl, combine lamb and yogurt.
  2. Grate zest of 1 lime, and squeeze the juice of 2 limes (you will have approximately 1/4 cup).
  3. Add to bowl with freshly ground black pepper and the salt.
  4. Mix well so that lamb is thoroughly coated with yogurt marinade.
  5. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
  6. Turn once or twice during the marinating period.
  7. Preheat the broiler.
  8. Remove lamb from the marinade.
  9. Place lamb in a heavy baking pan.
  10. Place marinade in a small pot.
  11. Broil lamb on each side for 6 to 8 minutes.
  12. It should be 150 degrees on a meat thermometer for rare; 160 degrees for medium-rare.
  13. Meanwhile, warm marinade over low heat, whisking constantly; do not let boil.
  14. Remove lamb from oven.
  15. Let rest 5 minutes.
  16. Slice thinly, and serve with marinade (if curdled, pour through a fine strainer).

lamb, yogurt, limes, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/6499 (may not work)

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