Saudi Arabian Leg of Lamb (Fakhitha Fel Foarn)

Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

1 leg of lamb

1 cup of yogurt

5 garlic cloves

10 cardamom seeds

5 sticks cinnamon

2 dried lemons

1/2 tsp. ground mixed spices

1 tsp. saffron

1 lemon

6 cups hot water

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

12 tbsp. corn oil

1 cup flour

1/2 tbsp. salt

1/2 cup raisins, cooked in a little oil

1/2 cup almonds; blanched, skinned and roasted

Cooking Instructions:

Wash the meat and make small cuts in several places; stuff cuts with the cardamom, cinnamon and three cloves of garlic. Soak the saffron in lemon juice and set aside. Grind the dried lemons with the remaining garlic, mixed spices and salt. Add the saffron with the lemon juice and mix well. Lightly whisk the yogurt and add the whole spices. Coat the meat with the yogurt mixture and set aside for a half hour. Cover the bottom of a dish with foil, pour in the oil and hot water. Put the meat in the dish. Make a soft dough with the flour and water. Cover the pan with the dough. Seal the edges securely to act as a cover, and place in the oven for two and a half hours, at 350 degrees, or until cooked. Remove dough covering and return the meat to the oven to brown. Arrange on a serving dish and decorate with boiled vegetables or french fries. If preferred, place on a bed of spaghetti or rice and sprinkle the almonds and raisins on top.

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