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Butter Sharp-tailed Grouse
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Butter Sharp-tailed Grouse

Delicious take on butter chicken with a much maligned wild game bird.
Prep Time1 day 15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 day 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Butter Chicken, Grouse, Indian, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Upland
Servings: 6 people
Author: Sophie May

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Sharp-tailed Grouse Breasts ~8 breasts

Marinade

  • 1 C plain full fat yogurt
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 T garlic minced
  • 2 T ginger minced
  • 4 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 3 tsp salt

Sauce

  • 1 can tomato puree
  • 1 C heavy cream
  • 2 T butter
  • 1 T sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cilantro chopped

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Instructions

  • In a bowl or bag, combine grouse breasts with all of the marinade ingredients. Let marinate in the fridge overnight to a day. This time is crucial for this recipe.
  • Once done marinating, cut meat into bite size pieces.
  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over high heat.
  • Remove grouse meat from the marinade. Do not wipe off excess marinade and KEEP the extra marinade for later. Do NOT throw it away.
  • Once melted and hot, add the meat. My pan was large enough to fit all the pieces, but you can do it in batches. Cook until the outsides of all the meat are done (~3-5 minutes). It does not have to be completely done all the way through because it will be simmering in the next steps.
  • Add all the sauce ingredients to the pan with the remaining marinade.
  • Turn heat down to low and let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Serve with basmati rice with cilantro sprinkled on top. ENJOY!