If you are anything like me, then you don’t enjoy Turkey and would settle for anything else but.I’ve never really enjoyed Turkey and there’s this after taste that’s not very pleasing to my palate.Hence,I always look for alternatives during Thanksgiving and this time I chose these little Cornish Hens.I haven’t really worked with them a lot but I find them more manageable because of their size and in my opinion the smaller a bird, the more flavorful it is.
As usual I’ve given my Indian twist to a roast dinner and why not.The addition of Indian spices liven up any meal and for those of you who’re new to cooking Indian food, this would be a great recipe to start with.My Indian Roasted Cornish Hen has been rubbed with fragrant spices,some crushed ginger,garlic and lemon juice to add tons of flavor and its a great way to spice up your holiday table.The spices are subtle and do not take away from the dish.You could use the same marinade for Turkey or Chicken.You could also marinate the bird a day in advance and refrigerate.Roast it just in time for your guests.
The potatoes and the carrots roast in the juices from the Hens and are absolutely delicious.Serve this dish alongside my Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole with Almond Coconut Streusel to complete your Thanksgiving menu.
Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
lndian Roasted Cornish Hens
Ingredients
- Cornish Hens-2
- Carrots-3 peeled and cubed
- Red Potatoes-4 cubed
- Ground Cumin-1 1/2 tsp
- Ground Coriander-1 1/2 tsp
- Garam Masala-1 tsp
- Paprika-1 tsp
- Turmeric-1/2 tsp
- Crushed Ginger-1 tbsp
- Crushed Garlic-1 tbsp
- Juice of one lemon
- Salt-to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix the cumin,coriander,garam masala,ginger ,garlic,paprika,lemon juice and salt in a bowl.
- Pat dry the cornish hens and rub the spice mixture generously all over and under the skin of the bird on both sides.
- In a greased roasting tray place the potatoes,carrots and the cornish hens.Drizzle some oil all over and, bake for an hour and half until fully cooked.
- Arrange on a serving tray and serve hot!
The roast looks perfectly done and the flavors are robust and sound delicious. I always prefer roasting chicken or baking fish than making the curry which involves a little more effort. I have tried turkey and I am really not a big fan.
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Looks so well done and tasty. Yummy. Even I don’t like the taste of Turkey.
Thanks for sharing.
While I love eating turkey, I’m pretty sure that I’m never going to roast one myself (that’s way too much effort for potentially overcooked, dry turkey) so I always opt for chickens or cornish hens instead. Yours look perfect, Soni! I love how you put an Indian spin on your dishes – the spices, ginger and garlic here sound delicious. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
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