Roast Lamb

S.No.	Ingredients	Quantity
1	Lamb leg	1 kg
2	Garlic clove	1 No.
3	Rosemary	1 bunch
4	Lemon	1
5	Potatoes	750 gm

 Method

1.     Remove the leg from the fridge 1 hour before you want to cook it, let it come to room temperature.

2.     Preheat the oven to 200C. Place a roasting dish for the potatoes on the bottom.

3.     Crush the peel garlic into a bowl, add the rosemary, finely grate the lemon zest and drizzle in a good lug of oil, then mix together.

4.     Season the lamb with salt and pepper, then drizzle with the marinade and rub all over the meat. Place on the hot bars of the oven above the tray.

5.     Parboil the potatoes, then drain and allow to  dry. Gently toss the potatoes.

6.     Add the remaining rosemary springs and whole garlic to the potatoes, season with salt and pepper, then drizzle over a good lug of oil.

7.     Tip the potatoes into the hoe tray and place under the lamb to catch the lovely juices.

8.     Cook the lamb for 1 hour if you want it pink or more if you like it more well done.

9.     When the lamb is cooked to your liking, remove from the oven and leave to rest for 15 minutes.

10.   Carve and serve with the roast potatoes,mint sauce.