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							-  grilled tandoori lamb  Bon Appétit | July 2005
 
- Improv: You can also use the spice mixture on salmon, chicken pieces, or shrimp.
 
- Makes 6 servings.
 
- Mark Bittman
 
- ingredients
 
- In dry skillet, toast until aromatic:
 
- 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
 
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
 
- 2 teaspoons cardamom seeds
 
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
 
- Grind cooled spices in spice mill with:
 
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
 
- Transfer spice blend to small bowl and mix in:
 
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
 
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
 
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed
 
- Rub mixture all over, then cover and refrigerate 3 hours:
 
- 1 5 3/4-pound leg of lamb, boned and butterflied (about 4 pounds boned)
 
- preparation
 
- Spray grill rack with nonstick spray; prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill lamb 25 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature at the thickest part of meat should be 125°F). Let lamb rest 5 minutes before slicing.
 
 
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