Roast Lamb in the Oven – How to Prepare Roast Lamb in the Oven – Cooking Tutorial

Roast Lamb in the Oven – How to Prepare Roast Lamb in the Oven – Cooking Tutorial

Roast lamb in the oven is a flavorful and traditional dish popular in the Arab world, especially in desert regions. This dish is often served at feasts, celebrations, and weddings.

Though it requires significant preparation and cooking time, the result is a rich, calorie-dense meal that’s worth the effort. It is packed with minerals, fibers, and vitamins beneficial to the human body.

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Ingredients for Roast Lamb in the Oven (Serves 10):

 

• 1 whole lamb (5-8 kg)
• 4 kg basmati rice, washed
• Cooked vegetable mixture
• 5 carrots
• 5 onions
• 5 tablespoons mandi spices
• 5 tablespoons cumin
• 5 tablespoons black pepper
• 5 tablespoons curry powder
• 5 tablespoons paprika
• 5 tablespoons salt
• 1 cup cooking oil
• 1 large cup of yogurt
• 1 kg mixed nuts (toasted)

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How to Prepare Roast Lamb in the Oven:

1. Prepare the Lamb:

   • Wash and clean the lamb thoroughly.
   • In a bowl, mix cooking oil, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and yogurt. Stir well until combined.
   • Rub the mixture generously all over the lamb, inside and out.
   • Let the lamb marinate overnight in the refrigerator to absorb the flavors.

2. Prepare the Rice Filling:

   • In a large pot, combine the basmati rice, mixed nuts, mandi spices, cooked vegetables, salt, onions, and carrots.
   • Stir until well mixed and cook the mixture until the rice is partially done.

3. Stuff the Lamb:

   • Fill the inside of the lamb with the cooked rice mixture.
   • Securely close the opening of the lamb using kitchen twine or skewers to keep the stuffing inside.

4. Wrap and Bake:

   • Wrap the lamb tightly in aluminum foil to retain moisture during cooking.
   • Place the lamb in a deep roasting pan with a small amount of water at the bottom to create steam.
   • Preheat the oven to 240°C (464°F) and roast the lamb for 5 hours, or until tender.

5. Serve:

   • Once cooked, remove the lamb from the oven and carefully unwrap it.
   • Place the lamb on a large serving platter (mansaf) and garnish with toasted nuts.
   • Serve the stuffed rice alongside the lamb, or, alternatively, serve the rice separately if the lamb was roasted without stuffing.

Enjoy this delicious, festive dish with your family, savoring the irresistible aroma and flavors of this traditional recipe!