Tandoori Game Hens

Instructions

• 1

  Combine the yogurt, ginger, lemon juice, oil, spices and salt in a bowl.

• 2

  Put the hens on a tray. Pat dry with paper towel. Spoon the yogurt mixture over the hens, turning to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

• 3

  Remove the hens from the marinade, wiping off the excess marinade. Put the hens, skin side up, in the roasting pan.

• 4

  Insert the wire rack into the bottom shelf position. Preheat the oven. Select ROAST/CONVECTION/400°F/40 minutes and press start.

• 5

  Once preheated, put the hens in the oven and roast for 40 minutes until cooked through. The juices should run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part of the thigh.

• 6

  Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

• 7

  Transfer the hens to a serving platter, scatter over the almonds and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and flat bread.