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Tandoori Leg of Lamb with Cucumber Raita
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Tandoori Leg of Lamb with Cucumber Raita

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Tandoori Leg of Lamb with Cucumber Raita
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

552
Calories
48g
Protein
24g
Fat
38g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Pita Bread 1 slice (30g) white 79
Red Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless leg of lamb, about 5 lb., butterflied
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 cup tandoori grilling paste
  • 1 seedless cucumber, peeled and grated
  • 2 cups plain yogurt, store-bought or homemade
  • (see related recipe at right)
  • 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. lightly toasted ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 large red onions, halved and cut into slices 1/4
  • inch thick
  • Warmed pita bread for serving (optional)

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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