Ultimately Spiced Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200 degrees fan.

Step 2

Heat a dry frying pan over a medium heat. Add the star anise, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and cardamom pods. Dry fry for about 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Bash the cardamom pods and remove the seeds, discard the shells. In a grinder blitz the star anise, cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Put in a bowl.

Step 3

Add the rest of the (apart from shallots)to the bowl and give it a good whisk to combine.

Step 4

Score the lamb in a crisscross pattern. Add a big spoonful of the marinade and really rub it all over and into the cuts. Add the rest of the marinade and spread to form a crust.

Step 5

Add the shallots to a baking dish. Place the lamb on top. Back uncovered for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Turn oven down to 150 degrees. Cover the lamb with foil return back to the oven and slow roast for 3 1/2 hours. Leave to rest for 20 minutes. Enjoy 😊