Lamb Poleko

Submitted by Tulsi Regmi

"Nepali Smoked Leg of Lamb. It is an elegant dish commonly served in parties."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 5-6

ingredients

• 4 lbs leg of lamb, butter-flied
• 2 cups ripe mangoes, chunks
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• melted butter, for basting

• rub

• 3 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground szechuan peppercorns (timur)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons honey
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine all rubbing ingredients.
2. Apply rubing mixture all over butter-flied lamb.
3. Allow marinating for overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Place lamb piece on a cutting board, spead mango chunks, black peppercorn, timur peppercorn and chopped cilantro on top, and roll over tightly.
5. Secure with a twain.
6. Fire up a charcoal grill.
7. Clean the grill surface thoroughly.
8. Grill the marinated lamb, frequently turning and basting with melted butter until cooked through, i.e.,its internal temperature reaches 160°C.
9. Take meat off the grill and let rest for ten minutes.
10. Cut into thin slices.
11. Arrange slices on the bed of rice pilaf, stir-fried vegetables, supplemented by tomato achar.