Indian Spiced leg of lamb
1 butterflied leg of lamb
about 2½ kg/5lb 8oz
For the marinade
finger-length piece ginger chopped
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 tbsp each turmeric, garam masala and cumin seeds
1 tsp paprika
handful coriander leaves, plus extra sprigs to serve
juice 1 lemon
150ml natural yogurt
1.Using a hand blender or mini food processor, whizz marinade ingredients to a smooth paste, then season with salt. Lay the lamb in a ceramic dish and coat with the marinade. Cover in cling film and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hrs or preferably overnight.
If you are using a charcoal barbecue, wait for the coals to become white and glowing (light the barbecue about an hour before you want to cook the lamb). If using a gas barbecue, cook the lamb over medium heat. Lift lamb out of the marinade and barbecue, flesh-side down, for about 25 mins. Flip it over and give the fat side about 15 mins. When the lamb has a dark brown crust and is cooked to your liking, leave it to rest on a board for 15 mins.