Bangalore Cornish Hens Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Bangalore Cornish Hens Recipe). Delicious over couscous or orzo. I use a seasoned Dutch oven, but any roaster will do. Given to me with permission by family friend.

Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 1hr15 mins

Total: 2hrs

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Bangalore Cornish Hens Recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons caraway seed

2 tablespoons salt

6 cloves garlic

minced

½ cup honey

½ cup lemon juice

3 tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup mild paprika

4 teaspoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 large zucchinis

halved lengthwise and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

3 medium turnips

peeled

halved

and cut into 1-inch thick slices

2 medium red bell pepper

cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces

3 medium crookneck yellow squash

cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

2 medium onions

cut into 1-inch wedges

1 (28 ounce) can canned tomatoes

drained and chopped

½ cup chicken broth

2 (1 1/2 pound) Cornish game hens

halved lengthwise

⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley

⅓ cup chopped cilantro

⅓ cup chopped fresh mint

Ada (Adai)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Coarsely grind caraway seeds with salt with a mortar and pestle. Mash the garlic into a paste with the caraway. In a large bowl whisk together the garlic paste with the honey lemon juice and olive oil. Season with paprika cumin ginger cinnamon cayenne and black pepper; mix well.

Step 3

Lightly oil the inside of a heavy ovenproof Dutch oven. Add the zucchini turnips red pepper yellow squash and onions. Toss with 1/2 of the spice paste. Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth. Toss the Cornish hens with the remaining spice paste then arrange them in the Dutch oven so that the cut side is facing down.

Step 4

Cover the Dutch oven and bake in the center of the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. If a crunchy skin is desired on the Cornish hens uncover during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Skim the fat off of the broth.

Step 5

Serve hens on top of vegetables spoon some of the broth over and sprinkle with the parsley cilantro and mint.

Nutritional Information

Bangalore Cornish Hens Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 732.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 35.3g 71%

Carbohydrates: 81.6g 26%

Dietary Fiber: 15.4g 62%

Sugars: 52.2g

Fat: 34.2g 53%

Saturated Fat: 7.7g 38%

Cholesterol: 151.2mg 50%

Vitamin A Iu: 7306.6IU 146%

Niacin Equivalents: 18.2mg 140%

Vitamin B6: 1.8mg 113%

Vitamin C: 188.4mg 314%

Folate: 176.2mcg 44%

Calcium: 264.5mg 27%

Iron: 9.3mg 52%

Magnesium: 159mg 57%

Potassium: 2150.2mg 60%

Sodium: 3941.9mg 158%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 54%

Calories From Fat: 307.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.