“Who is the inventor of butter chicken” is a question that has different answers. With very few similarities and a lot of differences, people have contradicting opinions about the actual response to this question. If you have scrolled on social media platforms in the past 2 days, you must have read about the ongoing debate between Moti Mahal and Daryaganj. The battle to claim the title of inventor of butter chicken and dal makhani has extended so far that it has reached the Delhi High Court.
What Is This Ongoing Debate Of Butter Chicken & Dal Makhani All About?
For our readers who are not aware of the ongoing chaos, let us share the information with you. The battle is about being the inventor of butter chicken and dal makhani. Delhi’s popular Moti Mahal restaurant and Daryaganj restaurant are individually claiming to be the inventor of these delectable dishes that are not only two of the most loved dishes of India but also represent Indian cuisine globally.
Moti Mahal restaurant filed a lawsuit against Daryaganj restaurant’s owners and this began the rift between two of the most famous restaurants in the national capital. Daryaganj used a tagline mentioning “Inventors of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani”. Seeing this, Moti Mahal’s owners filed the much-talked-about lawsuit in the Delhi High Court.
It was on January 16 when the first hearing of this case took place. Justice Sanjeev Narula asked for a written response from Daryaganj restaurant, according to a report by Bar and Bench. Daryaganj restaurant did not agree to the allegations and called the lawsuit baseless.
Netizens Want To Know The Answer Of The Ongoing Battle
People on the Internet are quite interested in knowing the answer to “Who is the inventor of butter chicken and dal makhani”. Both dishes hold a significantly special corner in every foodie’s heart. Be it the yummy chicken pieces and rich thick gravy of butter chicken or the heavenly taste of dal makhani and the way it melts in our mouth, we love gorging on both delicacies. Seeing the ongoing debate between Moti Mahal and Daryaganj, Netizens share their responses.
So by when will we know who we can thank the next time we have Butter Chicken now that some kind judge will tell us. Any timelines for this historic and socially impacting verdict? And till then who do we thank?
— SUHEL SETH (@Suhelseth) January 21, 2024
Tareekh pe tareekh lagegi, uske baad
— Shibi Payamal (@ShibiPayamal) January 21, 2024
Meanwhile compliments to the Chef at the restaurant
— Sunny (@TheSunShine_) January 21, 2024
Till then, we can thank Moti Mahal, Daryaganj, Delhi.
— Money-shh Negi (@camanishnegi) January 21, 2024
Such competition to snath the title of Calorie King and catalyst for million heart blockage is rare in the history of mankind. Class suits should be filed as soon as the credit is granted
— DEBA PRATIM GHATAK (@PratimGhatak) January 21, 2024
Kake da dhaba.
— vijayraj katoch (@leokatoch) January 21, 2024
I used to stay right behind moti mahal. An ingenious recipe designed to use left over tandoori chicken with cheapest overripe desi tomatoes from nearby sabzi mandi nd cream from local dairy. Pcs of Tand chicken were stir fried in garlic, butter nd some caraway seeds for umami.
— arcaneone111 (@Arcaneone1111) January 21, 2024
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Keep the gratitude on hold till Milords decide whom to thank. Gotta wait a minimum 15 years until final verdict.
— Aloo Tuk (@abhi_shake0021) January 21, 2024
I don’t know but whoever wins I’m sure some people will say they should have built a hospital or a school in place of the butter chicken joint.
— Rishabh(Insert $8) (@pint_of_saffron) January 21, 2024
Till the final judgement you can thank Mughals.
— Svaneet (@savychops) January 21, 2024
Milords Ke Paas Samay Hi Samay Hai For All The Wrong Reasons On Frivolous Issues.
— jeetu singh🇮🇳 (@jitende37309837) January 21, 2024
One might end up paying royalty, to either, if one eats them
— Vipul Shah (@vips1031) January 21, 2024
What are your reactions to this debate?
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