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Shaan E Raan
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Shaan E Raan: Indian
Roast Lamb
For A Grand Easter Dinner

135 mins
Cooking Time
Indian
Difficulty
21
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Shaan E Raan, a dish from Uttar Pradesh, stands as a centrepiece dish where a whole leg of lamb is marinated and slow-roasted until tender, carrying layers of spice in every slice. Often prepared for gatherings, this dish brings a sense of occasion, especially when served hot straight from the oven. Easter Dinner Recipes often include roasted meats, and this preparation brings an Indian depth with spices, yoghurt, and slow cooking. The use of papaya paste helps soften the meat while allowing masala to coat the surface evenly during roasting. Traditionally served during festive meals, this dish works well when time is given for marination and gradual cooking. The outer layer absorbs the masala while the inside remains juicy, making it suitable for a shared meal setting.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 (1¼ kg)Leg of kid lamb
1 largeOnion (cut into rings)
a fewFresh mint sprigs
For marinade:
4–5 tbspRaw papaya paste
1½ tbspGarlic pasteGarlic paste
1½ tbspGinger paste
to tasteSalt
For masala:
½ cupOil
6 largeOnions (chopped)
1 tspGinger Paste
1 tspGarlic Paste
4 largeTomatoes (chopped)
½ tspTurmeric powder
2 tbspCoriander powder
1 tbspRoasted cumin powder
3-4 tspRed chilli powder
¼ tspGreen cardamom powder
½ tbspGaram masala powder
1 cupYoghurt (whisked)
2 tbspFresh coriander leaves (chopped)
to tasteSalt

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare lamb

Clean the leg of lamb thoroughly and make deep slashes across the surface. Mix raw papaya paste, garlic paste, ginger paste, and salt, then rub it evenly over the meat. Let it rest in the refrigerator for a few hours so the fibres begin to soften and absorb the base seasoning.

Step 1
Prepare lamb
15 Minutes
Step 2
Cook masala base
20 Minutes
Step 3
Build masala
15 Minutes
Step 4
Finish coating
10 Minutes

FAQs

Shaan E Raan uses raw papaya paste and Indian spices, which tenderise the meat deeply and create a masala-coated roast rather than a plain herb-based version.