Indian-Spiced Roast Boneless Leg of Lamb with Herbed Almond-Raisin Crust

Name: Indian-Spiced Roast Boneless Leg of Lamb with Herbed Almond-Raisin Crust
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 3 medium cloves, garlic, peeled; 1/4 cup, fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup, fresh cilantro leaves; 1 inch piece, fresh ginger, peeled and quartered; 1 teaspoon, garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon, ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon, ground cumin; 2 tablespoons, olive oil; 1/4 cup, slivered almonds; 1/4 cup, raisins; 1 , boneless half leg of lamb (3 1/2- to 4-pounds), untied, trimmed of surface fat, and pounded to even 3/4-inch thickness (see illustration 1), at room temperature; , Salt and ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon, plain yogurt

Main Courses
Lamb
Roasts

Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2000

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SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 2 hours

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