10 Mutton Leg Recipes for Flavorful Feasts

Mutton leg is a rich, meaty cut that turns any meal into a feast. Whether roasted, grilled, or slow-cooked, it delivers bold flavors and fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Here are ten delicious ways to prepare it!

The best part? You can make these recipes with minimal effort but still impress everyone at the table. Whether it’s a family dinner or a festive gathering, mutton leg always steals the show.

1. Slow-Roasted Mutton Leg

Ingredients

• 1 whole mutton leg
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp rosemary

Process

Rub the mutton leg with olive oil, garlic paste, salt, and rosemary. Let it marinate for at least 6 hours. Roast in a preheated oven at 160°C, covered, for 3 hours. Uncover and roast for another 30 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot!

Cooking Time:

3 hours 30 minutes

Pro Tip:

For extra tenderness, marinate overnight with yogurt and spices.

2. Mutton Leg Rice

Ingredients

• 1 mutton leg (boiled)
• 2 cups rice
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 onions (fried)
• ½ cup yogurt
• Saffron-infused milk
• 2 tbsp ghee

Process

1. Boil the mutton leg with spices until tender.
2. Cook rice until 80% done.
3. In a pot, layer mutton, fried onions, and rice.
4. Drizzle saffron milk and ghee over the top.
5. Seal with a lid and cook on low for 20 minutes.

Cooking Time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Pro Tip:

Use homemade spice for a richer, more authentic flavor.

3. Mutton Leg Curry

Ingredients

• 1 mutton leg
• 2 onions (chopped)
• 3 tomatoes (pureed)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 cup yogurt
• 3 tbsp oil

Process

Sauté onions until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste, tomato puree, and spices. Cook until oil separates. Add the mutton leg and simmer for 2 hours, adding water as needed. Stir in yogurt at the end and serve hot.

Cooking Time:

2 hours 15 minutes

Pro Tip:

For an extra creamy texture, add coconut milk instead of yogurt.

4. Grilled Mutton Leg

Ingredients

• 1 mutton leg
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp yogurt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• 2 tbsp butter

Process

1. Marinate the mutton leg with yogurt, lemon juice, and spices.
2. Let it sit for at least 4 hours.
3. Grill on medium heat, basting with butter.
4. Turn occasionally until fully cooked.

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Pro Tip:

For extra smokiness, place hot charcoal inside the grill for a few minutes before cooking.

5. Spiced Mutton Leg Roast

Ingredients

• 1 mutton leg
• 1 tbsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp mustard paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Process

Coat the mutton leg with spices, mustard paste, and olive oil. Let it marinate overnight. Roast at 180°C for 2 hours, flipping halfway through.

Cooking Time:

2 hours 15 minutes

Pro Tip:

Serve with a pomegranate glaze for a sweet and tangy finish.

6. Lemon Herb Butter Mutton Leg

Ingredients

• 1 mutton leg
• 3 tbsp butter (softened)
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste

Process

1. Mix butter, garlic paste, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
2. Rub the mixture generously all over the mutton leg.
3. Wrap the mutton leg in foil and place it in a preheated oven at 180°C.
4. Bake for 2 hours, allowing the flavors to soak in.
5. Uncover the leg and broil for 15 minutes until golden brown.
6. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking Time:

2 hours 15 minutes

Pro Tip:

Basting with extra lemon butter while roasting enhances flavor and keeps it juicy.

7. Braised Mutton Leg

Ingredients

• 1 mutton leg
• 2 onions (chopped)
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 tbsp butter

Process

Sear the mutton leg until brown. Add onions, stock, and thyme. Simmer for 3 hours until tender. Stir in balsamic vinegar before serving.

Cooking Time:

3 hours

Pro Tip:

Pair with mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.

8. Mutton Leg Kebabs

Ingredients

• 1 shredded mutton leg
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp oil

Process

1. Mix mutton, spices, breadcrumbs, and egg.
2. Shape into kebabs.
3. Fry until golden brown.

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Pro Tip:

Grill instead of frying for a healthier option.

9. Stuffed Mutton Leg

Ingredients

• 1 mutton leg
• ½ cup chopped nuts
• ½ cup dried fruits
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp honey

Process

Make deep cuts in the mutton leg and stuff with nuts, fruits, and cinnamon. Roast at 180°C for 2 hours, basting with honey.

Cooking Time:

2 hours 15 minutes

Pro Tip:

Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing for better flavor.

10. Mutton Shank

Ingredients

• 1 mutton leg
• 1 tbsp shank spice mix
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 3 cups water

Process

1. Sauté spices and ginger paste.
2. Add mutton leg and water.
3. Slow-cook for 4 hours.

Cooking Time:

4 hours

Pro Tip:

Top with fried onions and lemon juice for the best taste.

Conclusion 

Mutton leg is a star ingredient in so many delicious dishes. Whether you like it roasted, grilled, or slow-cooked, there’s a recipe here for you. Which one will you try first?

With these mouthwatering options, every meal can feel like a special occasion. So, grab a mutton leg, fire up your kitchen, and let the flavors do the magic!