Baked lamb in yogurt marinade
6 servings
150 minutes
Lamb baked in yogurt marinade is a refined dish that combines the tenderness of meat with the spicy aroma of spices. The yogurt marinade makes the lamb especially soft and juicy, giving it a slight tang and zest from coriander, paprika, and ginger. Traditionally, such marinades are used to tenderize meat, and this method has found its place in European cuisine. Baked lamb is perfect for serving with side dishes or as a cold meat platter for salads. Due to the long marination process, the meat acquires a rich flavor, while baking under foil retains its juiciness. This dish is an excellent choice for both festive gatherings and cozy family dinners. The boneless leg of lamb infused with the aromas of spices and garlic will delight gourmets with its deep flavor and appetizing crust.
1
Preparing the marinade: take thick yogurt without additives, squeeze juice from lemon, peel and grate ginger, crush three cloves of garlic through a press, mix the other marinade ingredients: coriander, paprika, pepper, salt, mustard.
- Yogurt: 250 g
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Grated ginger root: 2 teaspoons
- Garlic: 6 cloves
- Ground coriander: 1 teaspoon
- Sweet paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
- Salt: 1.5 teaspoon
- Mustard: 1 tablespoon
2
We wash and dry the lamb. The remaining garlic cloves are cut into four parts. We make incisions in the meat with a knife and stuff it with garlic. We coat it with marinade and let it marinate for 3-12 hours. If marinating for 3 hours, leave the marinated meat at room temperature and under pressure.
- Leg of lamb boneless: 1500 g
- Garlic: 6 cloves
3
Fry the meat in an ovenproof dish according to the size of the piece and cover it with foil on top to reduce the risk of broth escaping and the meat drying out. Bake in the oven for 2 hours at 200 degrees. Remove the foil on top, periodically baste with the broth that forms, and let it brown for another half hour.
- Leg of lamb boneless: 1500 g
4
Such meat is good hot with any side dish. I also use it as a cold meat platter for salads to fully feed the male half. It can be stored in the refrigerator directly in foil.