Indian Roast Leg of Lamb (Masala Raan) Recipe

Ingredients (20)

• 1 (4- to 4 1/2-pound) leg of lamb
• 1 pound onions, quartered
• 1 3/4 ounces almonds
• 3 green chile peppers
• 2 tablespoons garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 2 1/4 cups plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, more for the pan
• 8 to 10 whole cloves
• 15 pods green cardamom
• 2 (1-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 12 to 15 whole black peppercorns
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 1/3 cup raw slivered almonds, for garnish, optional
• White rice, for serving, optional
• Paranthas, for serving, optional