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Sajji
Pakistan
The Balochi feast — a whole animal cooked over fire is the highest expression of hospitality in Balochistan.
Balochi whole roasted lamb — a whole lamb marinated in salt and spices, skewered and roasted over a wood fire. The great feast dish of Balochistan.
Prep
24 hrs
Cook
180 mins
Difficulty
Hard
Calories
410 kcal
Serves
10
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
1whole lamb, cleaned
4 tbspcoarse salt
2 tbspcumin
2 tspblack pepper
1 tspcinnamon
50mloil
sajji riceto serve
Method
1
Rub lamb inside and out with salt, cumin, pepper, cinnamon and oil. Marinate 24 hours.
2
Skewer the whole lamb on a long iron rod. Roast over a wood fire for 3 hours, turning regularly.
3
Serve with sajji rice cooked in the roasting juices.
Chef's Tip
The fire must be established and even before the lamb goes on — no shortcuts with an open fire.
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