Ghoozi (Stuffed Lamb) Recipe | Traditional Bahraini Cuisine

Ingredients

• 1 whole leg of lamb (about 5 lbs), bone-in
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced