Raan Roast (Mutton/Lamb Leg Roast)

This two step marinated raan (mutton) roasted in the oven is everything you need to make this Eid-ul-Adha. I make it with lamb leg because mutton is not available here in Finland. My husband cannot stand the smell of the lamb. This marination will make sure that the only thing you will smell are these incredible spices. It is so tender that the meat will come out of the bone readily.

A very happy Eid to all of you!

Servings 4-6 Total Time 12+2,5 hrs Calories 707 kca (detail at the end)

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Ingredients

1 raan (mutton/lamb leg weighs about 2 kg)

Marination 1

1 cup of vinegar

3 cups of water

Marination 2

1-1/4 cup of yogurt

3 tbsp of Papaya

3 tbsp lemon juice

1/4 cup oil

2 tbsp of ginger garlic paste

1 tbsp green chilli paste

1 tbsp chaat masala

1 tbsp paprika

1 tsp red chili

1 Tbsp coriander powder

1 Tbsp cumin powder

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp black pepper

2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp turmeric

1/4 tsp saffron (optional)

1/2 cup water for cooking

2 tbsp melted butter for brushing the raan

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Method

1. Make deep cuts in the raan.

2. Mix water and vinegar. Soak the meat in the mixture for two hours. Keep it in refrigerator.

3. Then mix all the spices, green chilli paste, ginger and garlic paste, papaya paste, lemon juice, yogurt and oil. Remove the meat from vinegar water and now marinate it with this mixture overnight in the refrigerator.

4. Next day, take out the meat from refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature. Pour in half cup of water in the baking tray.

5. Then put it in a preheated oven at 180C for an hour.

6. Then after an hour, turn the side, brush the raan with melted butter and cook for another hour.

7. Finally, raise the temp to 200C. roast for 5 minutes and turn the side and roast the other side for another 5 minutes. In between changing the sides, brush it with butter

8. Serve it hot with naan or rice.

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Notes

1. Make sure to marinate the raan in the fridge to avoid bacterial growth.

2. If you want to skip the first marination step, you can but it will make the roast extra tender.

3. If you don't have the oven, cook in a big pot on low medium heat until all the water is evaporated and raan leaves the oil. Feel free to add more water if you think you need it.

If you try this recipe, please tag me @mycozylittlekitchen on Instagram so that I can come and see your creation. If you like you can make give this recipe as a gift for this Eid as well. If you have not yet watched my DIY Eid Gift Video, the link is here.

Nutrition Value

Total Fat 45,8 g (Saturated 20,5 g, Trans 0, Polyunsaturated 6 g, Monounsaturated 2 g)

Cholesterol 5,2 mg

Sodium 799,8 mg

Total Carbohydrates 7,1 g (Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sugar 5,8 g, added sugar 0)

Protein 67,2 g

Vit D 0 %

Calcium 9,9 %

Iron 0,8 %

Potassium 0,2 mg

Vitamin A 4,2 %

Vitamin C 4,2 %