Roast Lamb & Onions

A very tender, aromatic and spicy Lamb roast, with succulent herby roast onions.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 40 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1  kg lamb
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1  teaspoon ground coriander
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red chile
• 1  dried lime, crushed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 4  teaspoons  bisto or 1  beef bouillon cube
• 1  teaspoon rosemary
• 5  large red onions
• 5  teaspoons salted butter
• 5  sprigs fresh rosemary

Directions

1. Make slits all over the lamb with a sharp knife,.
2. Rub lamb with oil, herbs and spices; making sure to rub them into the slits.
3. Allow lamb to marinade for at least 1/2 hours.
4. Cut crisscross shapes into the onions and stuff with 1 tsp of butter and a sprig of fresh rosemary or another herb of your preference. Pop onions in the roasting pan with the lamb.
5. Cover with foil (sealing it tightly) and roast for 4 1/2 hrs on a low heat.
6. Remove foil and broil , till nicely browned.