Roast Leg Of Lamb With Garlic - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large heads garlic (3 oz. size), cloves separated and peeled
6 to 7 lb. leg of lamb, hipbone removed, fat trimmed to a thin layer
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. ground cumin
4 sprigs each fresh thyme and rosemary
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 lb. shallots, peeled and halved
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
1 c. chicken broth, plus more broth or water, if necessary
1 c. red wine
2 Tbsp. tomato paste

Preparation

Day Before Serving:
Sliver 3 garlic cloves. With a knife tip, make small slits in lamb. Insert a garlic sliver into each. Rub lamb with olive oil and cumin. Remove leaves from 1 thyme sprig. Chop.
Sprinkle over lamb.
Lay remaining herb sprigs on lamb. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Place on platter and refrigerate overnight.