GRILLED TANDOORI LAMB

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     Lamb     Low/No Sugar     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Meat     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

In dry skillet, toast until aromatic:
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons cardamom seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Grind cooled spices in spice mill with:
1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
Transfer spice blend to small bowl and mix in:
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, pressed
Rub mixture all over, then cover and refrigerate 3 hours:
1 5 3/4-pound leg of lamb, boned and butterflied (about 4 pounds boned)

Steps:

  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray; prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill lamb 25 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature at the thickest part of meat should be 125°F). Let lamb rest 5 minutes before slicing.

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