Make-ahead spiced lamb

Name: Make-ahead spiced lamb
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h 50 min
Total time: 5 h
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2.5kg leg of lamb (or larger); 3 lemons, juiced; 2 tsp sea salt flakes; 1 tbsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp coriander seeds; 1 small cinnamon stick; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 150g full-fat Greek-style natural yogurt; 8 bay leaves

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:4h 50min

This make-ahead lamb is marinated in yogurt and spices two days before, so the meat is extra juicy and tender. This is the only way to serve up Easter lunch this year.

Updated at: Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:33:48 GMT