Ingredients for Shawarma-Spiced Braised Leg of Lamb

• 1 (6-pound) bone-in leg of lamb, shank attached, frenched

• Sale kosher, pepe macinato fresco

• 2 cucchiai di semi di cumino

• 2 teaspoons caraway seeds

• 2 cucchiaini di semi di coriandolo

• 2 Thai chillies, very finely chopped

• 4 spicchi d'aglio, finemente grattugiati

• 120ml di olio d'oliva

• 1 cucchiaio di paprika

• 1/2 cucchiaini di cannella in polvere

• 1/2 cucchiaini di semi di cumino

• 1/2 cucchiaini di semi di coriandolo

• 1/4 tazza di olio d'oliva

• 1 cipolla grande, affettata sottilmente

• 1 cucchiaio di polvere di peperoncino ancho

• 1 tablespoon chipotle chilli powder

• 1 cucchiaino di curcuma in polvere

• 1/2 cucchiaini di pepe nero macinato fresco

• 1/4 cucchiaini di cannella in polvere

• 1 (800g) lattina di pomodori pelati

• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

• Sale kosher

• Herb Salad with Pickled Red Onion and Preserved Lemon (for serving)

• Un macinino per spezie o un mortaio e pestello

Trim excess fat from lamb and remove any membrane. Lightly score flesh with a knife and pat dry with paper towels. Season lamb very generously with salt and pepper; place on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.

Grind cumin, caraway, and coriander seeds in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle to a powder. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in chillies, garlic, oil, paprika, and cinnamon; rub all over lamb. Chill uncovered on wire rack 12–24 hours.

Let lamb sit to come to room temperature, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 232°C. Roast lamb until well browned all over, 20–25 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 121°C.

Meanwhile, grind caraway and coriander seeds in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle to a powder.

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium (if lamb doesn't fit in the pot you have, set a roasting pan over two burners instead). Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 5–7 minutes. Add ancho chilli powder, chipotle chilli powder, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, and ground seeds and stir to coat onion. Cook, stirring, until spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and broth and bring liquid to a simmer; season lightly with salt.

Carefully place lamb in pot and add just enough water to cover if it is not submerged. Cover pot and braise lamb in oven until meat is very tender and bone wiggles easily in the joint, 4 1/2–5 1/2 hours. (If using a roasting pan, add water as needed so liquid comes halfway up side of leg, cover with foil, and turn lamb once during braising.) Transfer lamb to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm while you make the sauce.

Increase heat to medium-high and bring braising liquid to a boil; cook, stirring often to prevent sticking, until reduced by half, 25–30 minutes. Taste sauce and season with salt if needed. Spoon over lamb. Serve with Herb Salad alongside.

Lamb can be braised 2 days ahead. Keep in braising liquid; cover and chill. Reheat, covered, over medium-low until liquid is simmering and meat is warmed through.

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