BUTTER CHICKEN- THE GREAT INDIAN DISH

There are around thousands of chicken dishes around the word and then there is butter chicken. Today I am going to take you through the rich taste of butter chicken through this blog(optional). butter chicken a dish so loved that it might have its own fan club. A rare achievement for any food. Before you reach out to any restaurant let me tell you about its journey how it started and became one of the most loved dishes by the people around the world. Butter chicken was initially known as murg makhani a dish originated in India to be more specific in Delhi. It is a type of curry made form chicken dipped into tomato and butter sauce, bringing its rich texture. The curry was developed in Daryaganj at Moti mahal restaurant by two people named as Kundan Lal Gajji and Kundan Lal Gujral in the year 1950.

The name butter chicken was termed in 1975 when it first appeared in print in USA and Canada.

Some interesting facts about butter chicken

1. Did you know that authentic Butter Chicken is prepared in a tandoor, a traditional Indian clay oven? The chicken is first cooked in the tandoor, giving it a smoky and charred flavour, before being added to the luscious tomato-based curry.

1. Butter Chicken is often mistaken for its close cousin, Chicken Tikka Masala. While the two dishes share similarities, they have distinct Flavors. Butter Chicken tastes slightly sweeter and milder than the tangy and spicy Chicken Tikka Masala.

   
   

2. Butter chicken has its share of celebrity fans. From Bollywood stars to international chefs, many have praised its taste. Even famous chef Gordon Ramsay has expressed his admiration for the dish, calling it “comfort food at its best.”

   
   

3. While traditional butter chicken is served with naan or rice, its influence has reached various culinary innovations. You’ll find butter chicken pizza, butter chicken poutine, and even butter chicken pasta, demonstrating how this dish can be adapted to different culinary traditions

   
   

4. Despite its name, butter chicken doesn’t use a lot of butter compared to the amount of cream used. The sauce is rich and creamy, thanks to a generous helping of cream, which gives it its signature smooth texture and luxurious flavour.

   
   

Controversy

according to a report butter chicken is one of the most searched Indian foods around the world but this iconic butter chicken has a controversy with it a controversy so big that the high court of Delhi had to intervene. The controversy is who invented butter chicken. Ther are two renowned restaurants in Delhi one is the Moti mahal restaurant and the other is daryaganj restaurant both claiming it was their ancestors who invented the recipe of butter chicken. And why not butter chicken is the most loved dish in India.

Best restaurant to eat butter chicken

1. Daryaganj restaurant- the one who claims to be originator of butter chicken serves the best butter chicken in Delhi. It is in daryaganj in New Delhi and is famous not only for butter chicken but also for dal makhani tandoori chicken and chicken tikka.

2. Ikk Punjab- ikk Punjab is famous for its award-winning dish butter chicken and dishes from pre partition Punjab like Rawalpindi chooza and kotkapur atta chicken. Located in Rajouri Garden New Delhi

3. Moti mahal restaurant- the other one who claims to be originator of butter chicken is also well known for serving the best butter chicken in Delhi. It is also located in daryaganj itself.

My personal experience

I remember when I visited Delhi for the first time in 2019, I went to Daryaganj to buy some books and then one of my friends told me about a restaurant which was famous for its butter chicken and both of us decided to have a taste of it. To be honest it was one of the best food experiences of our life and when we came to know that the butter chicken has been originated in India it felt so good. Talking about the dish it was just amazing the texture the smell of the gravy it was just mesmerizing.

Conclusion

Butter chicken is more than just a delicious meal; it’s a testament to culinary creativity and cultural exchange. Its story is a blend of tradition and innovation, making it a dish that continues to delight and inspire chefs and food lovers around the world.