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food-and-culture2 years ago•13 min saved

"Legal Battle Over Butter Chicken's Origin Unfolds in Indian Court"

The origin of butter chicken, a beloved Indian dish, is the subject of a lawsuit between the grandsons of the founders of Moti Mahal restaurant in New Delhi. The lawsuit aims to determine who can claim credit for inventing the dish. The dish's history is intertwined with the Partition of India, and there are conflicting claims about its origins. Additionally, there is speculation that butter chicken may have been created to cater to British tastes. Regardless of its origins, butter chicken has become a beloved and iconic dish in India, and its recipe has been shared by renowned chef and actress Madhur Jaffrey.

via NPR|

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food-and-drink2 years ago•2 min saved

Butter Chicken Battle: Court to Decide Inventor in India

Two Indian restaurant chains, Moti Mahal and Daryaganj, are embroiled in a legal battle over the origins of popular dishes butter chicken and dal makhani, with Moti Mahal claiming to have invented them in the 1930s and Daryaganj asserting a partnership with Moti Mahal's founder. The lawsuit, seeking damages and alleging website and restaurant design infringement, has captured public attention in India, raising concerns about court time allocation amid a significant backlog of cases. The Delhi High Court is expected to hear the case in May.

via CBS News|

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food-and-culture2 years ago•1 min saved

Butter Chicken Battle: Indian Court to Decide Origin Dispute

Two Indian restaurant groups, Moti Mahal and Daryaganj, are embroiled in a legal battle over the origins of butter chicken, a popular Indian dish. The Gujral family, owners of Moti Mahal, claims that their grandfather invented the dish in the 1930s, while Daryaganj argues that their late family member partnered with the Gujrals and holds the right to claim its invention. The dispute has garnered widespread attention in India, with TV segments and social media debates, and the case is currently being heard in the Delhi High Court.

via Geo News|

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food-and-culture2 years ago•2 min saved

Butter Chicken Battle: Indian Court to Decide Inventor Dispute

Two Indian restaurant chains, Moti Mahal and Daryaganj, are embroiled in a legal battle over the origins of butter chicken, a globally renowned Indian dish. Moti Mahal claims its founder invented the curry in the 1930s in Peshawar before moving to Delhi, while Daryaganj argues that its late family member partnered with Moti Mahal's founder to open the Delhi restaurant in 1947, thus giving it the right to claim the creation of the dish. The dispute has captured national attention, with the court set to rely on circumstantial evidence and testimonies to determine the dish's true origins.

via Reuters India|

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