Roast Lamb & Onions

Submitted by Muna S.

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

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• 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.