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Roasted Lamb Shoulder Mandi

Roasted Lamb Shoulder Mandi

Delight in this Roasted Lamb Shoulder Mandi, a tender dish packed with rich flavors and spices, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lamb and Seasoning
  • 1 whole lamb shoulder
  • 1/2 cup oil for cooking
  • 2 medium onions sliced
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp whole cumin
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp peppercorn
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp green cardamom
  • 3 black cardamoms
  • 2 tbsp garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp ginger paste
  • 4 green chilies
  • 1 dried lime
  • 3 tbsp Arabian Mandi spice
  • water enough to cover the lamb
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp orange color
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper powder
  • 2 tsp saffron strands
  • 2 tbsp oil for additional cooking
  • 4 tbsp meat broth
  • 1 cup full-fat yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 handful fresh coriander for garnish
Rice Preparation
  • 3 cups rice
  • 6 cups meat broth from the lamb preparation
  • saffron concoction remaining from earlier
Vegetables
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven and season the lamb shoulder with oil and spices.
  2. In a large pot, add sliced onions, garlic paste, ginger paste, and sauté.
  3. Add the seasoned lamb shoulder into the pot and sear on all sides.
  4. Cover the lamb with water and add the remaining ingredients, then bring to a boil.
  5. Transfer the pot to the oven and roast for the required time until the lamb is tender.
  6. Remove the lamb and allow it to rest, then shred the meat.
  7. Prepare the rice using the broth from the lamb preparation.
  8. Serve the lamb over the rice, garnished with fresh coriander and yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 40gFat: 20g

Notes

This recipe can be adapted with different meats such as chicken or goat. Feel free to add extra vegetables for more color and nutrients.

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