Spice-Roasted Cornish Hens With Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
photo by threeovens
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 3 Cornish hens, split lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon cumin seed
- 1 tablespoon coriander seed
- 1 3⁄4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- olive oil
- 5 ounces cucumbers, peeled, cubed
- 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt
- 12 fresh fresh cilantro stems
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
directions
- Position rack in top third of oven; preheat to 450°F
- Arrange hens, skin side up, on large rimmed baking sheet.
- Finely grind cumin and next 3 ingredients in spice mill.
- Brush hens with oil.
- Sprinkle on both sides with spice mixture.
- Roast hens until cooked through, about 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients in processor.
- Blend until almost smooth.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper.
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