World’s First Butter Chicken Originated At Moti Mahal In Delhi

by Mrunal Mahajan
World’s First Butter Chicken Originated At Moti Mahal In Delhi

Apart from being India’s capital, Delhi it is also famous for a lot of other things. India Gate, the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid and many other beautiful architecture holding historic importance.

Delhi is famous for it’s delicious food and offers a variety in vegetarian as well as non vegetarian dishes!

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And when it comes to Delhi ka Chicken we have a lot to choose from, Chicken Tandoori, Chicken Kadhai, Chicken Tikka and most importantly Delhi ka Butter Chicken is worth tasting and one cannot miss this while in Delhi!

Where do you think Butter Chicken was originated? Yes, guessed it right! It was in Delhi. Moti Mahal is one of the oldest restaurants in Daryaganj and butter chicken was first originated there. They also brought tandoori cuisine to India.

Moti Mahal was founded in the year 1947 by three partners and is very famous in Daryagang. Its popularity dates way back to when Jawahar Lal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Zakir Hussain, among many other dignitaries visited this place.

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They brought about a revolution in taste and placed themselves on the International Gourmet Map by inventing Tandoori Chicken, Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani. Their butter chicken is mouth watering and it is a must try dish!

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Deets:
Address: Moti Mahal, 3703, Netaji Subhash Marg, Daryaganj, New Delhi
Contact : +91 9013525539, +91 9717070326
Cost: Rs 640
Timings: 12 noon – 12 midnight

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