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Aktar Islam’s GBM winning recipe, which serves up to 6 people. After a short break off the menu as the UK farming industry settled down we are pleased to announce that the much beloved smoky leg of lamb that so many of you enjoyed over lockdown is now back on the menu!
The huge 2.5/3kg leg that for many became a welcomed alternative to the Sunday roast or an amazing centre piece for a family dinner is back for a limited period. Every week it will arrive with a selection of four traditional vegan/vegetarian curries, our amazing aromatic pilau and fluffy naan breads.
As with all of our generously portioned boxes it’s not just for that one sitting and it was lovely to see all the amazing creations you all made with the leftovers, from spiced lamb sandwiches, Indian wraps even to a spiced shepherd’s pie and so many soups! We can’t wait to see how creative you all get with your boxes!
Philip Poole (verified owner) –
We had this meal yesterday and invited the in-laws round as the leg was 5.5lbs in old money so a bit more than me and the missus could shift. There was plenty of meat for us all and even some left over for inclusion in a Red Hyderabad curry tonight.
Yes we like curry!!
We found cooking the leg of lamb to be as straightforward as the included instructions described. We like our meat medium well done to be honest and so we cooked it a bit longer than required, we accept that many folk prefer lamb pink, so each to their own l guess.
One tip, try and avoid cooking the leg in anything white as the juices and coatings can bake on and although l soaked it overnight it still took some elbow grease to shift it.
The accompanying dishes were a great match for the lamb. Some easily recognised exotic veg in there, too exotic for the sister in law who had to ask… okra l think it was.
The weight of spice as with all the dishes we have had so far was medium l think l would describe it as….. as one who has raised the bar to Phal in the past… but we learn do we not!
We love the naan breads they are not heavy and stodgy but thinner and substantial.
All in all my wife says it took all the hassle of preparing the meal and what more can you really say.
Well done to Aktar and the team, this is definitely something we would consider having again once we have polished off the tandoori barbecue goodies we still have in the freezer.
Best regards
Philip and Anne.
Stan Shires (verified owner) –
We had the leg of lamb and the 4 veggie curries plus aromatic rice and 8 nans yesterday. It arrived in perfect condition from the courier. The lamb was just below freezing in the middle so we let it slowly come to room temperature. It was all amazing! This was a treat for my Mum's birthday - 4 of us are really well, and there was loads left over which my mum took away. I love it keeps in the fridge for 3 days or can be frozen. A real treat - 100% recommend. Lamb and marinade was superb - the curries were special and the rice was a touch special. The nans are slightly below par compared tot he rest but that may be just the bread doesn't lend itself to this process.