Ingredients
- Ingredients for the Hens:
- 3 cornish hens (2.5 pounds each)
- 2 large onions - grated
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- A large pinch of saffron
- 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 1/2 cups of water
- Ingredients for the Prunes:
- 1 pound of prunes (dried plums) - soaked in water for 1 hour
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- Roasted sesame seeds for decoration
Directions
- Add the hens, butter, onions, and spices to the pan. Mix all the ingredients together, cover your pan, and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
- After 10 minutes, add 1 1/2 cups of water to the hens. Cover you pan and cook for 40 minutes or until done. Stir from time to time.
- After the hens are cooked, remove them from the pan and reserve.
- Drain the prunes from the water. Add the prunes, honey, and cinnamon powder to the Hens sauce. Cover the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes on medium heat.
- After 15 minutes, taste the sauce and adjust the spices accordingly.
- Before serving, return the hens to the sauce with the prunes to heat them up.
- Serving: Serve hot with Moroccan bread or French baguette. Enjoy!
