Lavangi Plovu (Pilaf With Stuffed Chicken)

Directions

1. 1
   Soak the raisins for at least 30 min in lukewarm water.
2. 2
   Puree the 4 onions in a blender, wrap in a dishcloth, squeeze out the juice thoroughly, and put the onion puree in a bowl.
3. 3
   Put the nuts through the blender as well, and add them with teh raisins to the onion puree. Stir in the plum puree (reserving 3 tbsp) and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
4. 4
   Wash the chicken, pat dry, salt the inside and outside, and rub with the reserved plum puree.
5. 5
   Fill the cavity with the prepared stuffing and roast in a preheated oven at 350F for about 45 minutes until crisp and brown.
6. 6
   Serve the chicken with the plov rice and garnish with slices of lemon as desired.