Raan Sikandari | Sthan - Food Beyond Borders

Whole leg of lamb, marinated overnight with Kabuli spices, slow cooked in oven

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Raan Irani

A dish full of delicious history, our Raan Irani or Alexander’s Lamb goes back to the time when Alexander the Great captured the Indian King Porus in battle, around 300 BC. When asked how he wished to be treated in captivity, Porus replied ‘like a King’. Alexander released Porus and they became friends. A special battlefield banquet was prepared to celebrate the new friendship. And this is where Sikandari Raan was first served. Sikander means conqueror, an epithet truly fitting for Alexander.

Traditionally, the Raan was wrapped in cloth, buried in a deep pit and covered with mud and coal. This would slow cook the meat for several hours resulting in a dish which is subtle, juicy and flavorful. Rann Sikandari, the Sthan version is our one indulgence. Succulent spiced whole leg of lamb, braised and roasted in Tandoor. A dish truly fit for a King.