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Wednesday, 22 April 2009 01:54

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Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 55 minutes

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

Steps:
1- 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.
2- 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. 
3- After the hens are cooked, remove them from the pan and reserve.  
4- 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.
5- After 15 minutes, taste the sauce and adjust the spices accordingly.
6- 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!

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