Leg of Lamb Marinade - Recipe- Afghan Tenderized

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with health benefits.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides acidity with a milder taste.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is more economical.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor without the need for fresh garlic.

Start by mixing the marinade in a bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of turmeric to the bowl.

Add about 1 tablespoon of coriander to the bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika to the bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of wild cumin to the bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of chili to the bowl.

Add some black pepper to the bowl (amount not specified).

Add 1/4 cup of lemon juice to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of olive oil to the bowl.

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.

Take the leg of lamb and place it in the marinade, ensuring it is well coated.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least until the next day).

Remove the lamb from the fridge about an hour before grilling to allow it to come to room temperature.

Prepare the grill with a gentle fire, ensuring it is not roaring.

Place the lamb on the grill, adjusting the heat as necessary.

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