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Shaan E Raan

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