Grilled Cinnamon Quail on Roast Carrot & Ginger Salad with Pomegranate

Pomegranate syrup is a sweet-sharp cordial that’s sold in Persian food stores and many Middle Eastern shops. If you can’t get hold of it, use tamarind paste or a light honey (with either of these halve the amount to 1 tablespoon). Quail is a tasty bird that’s fun to eat with your fingers. They are easily roasted by brushing with oil and cooking in an oven at 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 for 12-15 minutes. In this recipe they’re grilled, so flatten them out beforehand as they will then cook a lot quick