For both chains, being recognised as the inventors is more than pride, it’s a branding tool with real financial value. 

'Battle for Butter Chicken & Dal Makhani': This million dollar 'food fight' will shock you..

<p>India's foreign minister Dr. S Jaishankar framed New Delhi as a 'non-West' and 'not an anti-West' capital last weekend at the Munich Security Conference. That distinction is all the more important in today's polarised world which among everything descriptively serious, is also trying to figure out the origin of butter chicken.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The owners of a Delhi restaurant Moti Mahal sued rival chain Daryaganj last month, accusing it of falsely claiming to have invented the Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moti Mahal is seeking $240,000 in damages. The claims to the origins of India's most globally popular dishes will be decided by the Delhi High Court later this summer.</p>

<h2><strong>The battle for who invented Butter Chicken (and Dal Makhani)</strong></h2>

<p>Moti Mahal traces its origins to the city of Peshawar in present-day Pakistan. After India's partition in 1947, the restaurant shifted its base to Delhi. It later became a mighty restaurant chain that gave the likes of Jawaharlal Nehru and Richard Nixon a decent taste of North Indian cuisine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Comparatively, Daryaganj's first outlet opened just recently in 2019. The restaurant chain says that its late family member, Kundan Lal Jaggi, had partnered with Moti Mahal founder Kundan Lal Gujral to open the Delhi restaurant in 1947, and the dish was invented there. That gives it the right to also lay claim to the creation of the dish, Daryaganj says.</p>

<p>The decision over the origin of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani is now left to the judiciary's wisdom.</p>

<h2><strong>Butter Chicken and globalisation of Indian cuisine</strong></h2>

<p>As I tasted from both restaurants in the great butter chicken origin story battle, the reason why it has gained remarkable global attention came alive: like many other things Indian, butter chicken is no more about India alone. It's a testament to how far the country has come in the curious reverse flow of globalisation.</p>

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<p>I say reverse flow because globalisation was feared once as imposed by the West on countries like India. But now, from its culture to cuisine — Butter Chicken included — India is spreading its influence in the world, using the very same globalisation which many Indian elites once derided when the economy first opened up to the world in the 1990s.&nbsp;<img alt="Butter Chicken served at Daryaganj | Mukul Sharma" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2912355e-1c8a-4ce6-abc9-7ff710085f57" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202024-02-22T191049.331.png" /></p>

<p>India's foreign minister Dr S. Jaishankar, in his latest book 'Why Bharat Matters' argues that multilateralism, or a grouping of multiple countries pursuing a common goal, is the "lowest common denominator" as a solution provider or problem-solver in international affairs. "Its frailties and shortcomings are even more openly at display," the Indian foreign minister notes.</p>

<p>A rather globalised version of the respective outlets of Moti Mahal and Daryaganj with their Indian identity as core shows how a country's cuisine is often the lowest common denominator of its identity in a complicated world.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-says-un-security-councils-permanent-five-members-override-collective-voice-of-188-countries-691323">India says UN Security Council's permanent-five members override collective voice of 188 countries</a></strong></p>

<p>Unlike multiple complications of multilateral diplomacy, a cuisine's strength and shortcomings in this deeply connected world are just one: the market forces such as consumers.</p>

<h2><strong>How love for a cuisine eclipses national boundaries?</strong></h2>

<p>Despite tensions with China, the brutally Indianised versions of Chinese food — along with slightly original versions — remain popular across India. Another case in point is the Turkish ice cream stalls at Indian wedding events. Or the newfound popularity of Japan's Sushis beyond the tier-1 metropolises. The spicy Korean Ramen discovered by new-age Indians through wildly loved Korean dramas now represents Korean identity much more vociferously than a Samsung ever has.</p>

<p>With the syncing of all global culinary trends, the Indian palate is now filling up with flavours that carry Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, and Korean identities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similarly, Indian cuisine is among the four most popular cuisines in the world — along with Italian, Japanese, and Chinese — &nbsp;a <a href="https://www.nber.org/papers/w26020">working paper</a> by US economist Joel Waldfogel notes.</p>

<p>This global embrace of Indian cuisine (along with Yoga) asserts the country's unique 'non-West' credentials in the era of invasive pan-globalism.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Butter Chicken Battle: How does the origin of Butter Chicken bring two restaurants to the court?</strong></p>

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<p>The basic fact that these markers of Indian identity are embraced across the world, points out that they are not 'anti-west' or anti-&nbsp;region/country. They are the features of Indian identity that incidentally reflect one of the guiding principles of Indian foreign policy doctrine in Modi years: <em>Vasudhaiva Kutambakam</em> or the World is One Family. And what better a unifier for a family if not good food loved by most of its members?</p>

<p>The battle for Butter Chicken between the two Delhi restaurant chains is no less than a high point for globalisation of Indian cuisine, a reflection of the country's expanding culinary influence free of country-to-country tensions and multilateral complications. It is also reflective of the nature of globalisation in itself, where the markers of your rooted cultural identity constitute the determination of your worth.</p>

<p>The court will rule about the 'real inventor of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani' in May. Whichever way the verdict goes, it will simply accelerate the pace of Indian culinary influence all over the world.</p>

<p><em><strong>(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)</strong></em></p>


India's foreign minister Dr. S Jaishankar framed New Delhi as a 'non-West' and 'not an anti-West' capital last weekend at the Munich Security Conference. That distinction is all the more important in today's polarised world which among everything descriptively serious, is also trying to figure out the origin of butter chicken.

India's foreign minister Dr. S Jaishankar framed New Delhi as a 'non-West' and 'not an anti-West' capital last weekend at the Munich Security Conference. That distinction is all the more important in today's polarised world which among everything descriptively serious, is also trying to figure out the origin of butter chicken. The owners of a Delhi restaurant Moti Mahal sued rival chain Daryaganj last month, accusing it of falsely claiming to have invented the Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani. Moti Mahal is seeking $240,000 in damages. The claims to the origins of India's most globally popular dishes will be decided by the Delhi High Court later this summer. The battle for who invented Butter Chicken (and Dal Makhani) Moti Mahal traces its origins to the city of Peshawar in present-day Pakistan. After India's partition in 1947, the restaurant shifted its base to Delhi. It later became a mighty restaurant chain that gave the likes of Jawaharlal Nehru and Richard Nixon a decent taste of North Indian cuisine. Comparatively, Daryaganj's first outlet opened just recently in 2019. The restaurant chain says that its late family member, Kundan Lal Jaggi, had partnered with Moti Mahal founder Kundan Lal Gujral to open the Delhi restaurant in 1947, and the dish was invented there. That gives it the right to also lay claim to the creation of the dish, Daryaganj says. The decision over the origin of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani is now left to the judiciary's wisdom. Butter Chicken and globalisation of Indian cuisine As I tasted from both restaurants in the great butter chicken origin story battle, the reason why it has gained remarkable global attention came alive: like many other things Indian, butter chicken is no more about India alone. It's a testament to how far the country has come in the curious reverse flow of globalisation. Also read | How China’s ‘smokescreen’ tricks the world against reforms at UN Security Council I say reverse flow because globalisation was feared once as imposed by the West on countries like India. But now, from its culture to cuisine — Butter Chicken included — India is spreading its influence in the world, using the very same globalisation which many Indian elites once derided when the economy first opened up to the world in the 1990s. India's foreign minister Dr S. Jaishankar, in his latest book 'Why Bharat Matters' argues that multilateralism, or a grouping of multiple countries pursuing a common goal, is the "lowest common denominator" as a solution provider or problem-solver in international affairs. "Its frailties and shortcomings are even more openly at display," the Indian foreign minister notes. A rather globalised version of the respective outlets of Moti Mahal and Daryaganj with their Indian identity as core shows how a country's cuisine is often the lowest common denominator of its identity in a complicated world. Also read | India says UN Security Council's permanent-five members override collective voice of 188 countries Unlike multiple complications of multilateral diplomacy, a cuisine's strength and shortcomings in this deeply connected world are just one: the market forces such as consumers. How love for a cuisine eclipses national boundaries? Despite tensions with China, the brutally Indianised versions of Chinese food — along with slightly original versions — remain popular across India. Another case in point is the Turkish ice cream stalls at Indian wedding events. Or the newfound popularity of Japan's Sushis beyond the tier-1 metropolises. The spicy Korean Ramen discovered by new-age Indians through wildly loved Korean dramas now represents Korean identity much more vociferously than a Samsung ever has. With the syncing of all global culinary trends, the Indian palate is now filling up with flavours that carry Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, and Korean identities. Similarly, Indian cuisine is among the four most popular cuisines in the world — along with Italian, Japanese, and Chinese — a working paper by US economist Joel Waldfogel notes. This global embrace of Indian cuisine (along with Yoga) asserts the country's unique 'non-West' credentials in the era of invasive pan-globalism. Also watch | Butter Chicken Battle: How does the origin of Butter Chicken bring two restaurants to the court? × The basic fact that these markers of Indian identity are embraced across the world, points out that they are not 'anti-west' or anti- region/country. They are the features of Indian identity that incidentally reflect one of the guiding principles of Indian foreign policy doctrine in Modi years: Vasudhaiva Kutambakam or the World is One Family. And what better a unifier for a family if not good food loved by most of its members? The battle for Butter Chicken between the two Delhi restaurant chains is no less than a high point for globalisation of Indian cuisine, a reflection of the country's expanding culinary influence free of country-to-country tensions and multilateral complications. It is also reflective of the nature of globalisation in itself, where the markers of your rooted cultural identity constitute the determination of your worth. The court will rule about the 'real inventor of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani' in May. Whichever way the verdict goes, it will simply accelerate the pace of Indian culinary influence all over the world. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Court will decide who is Butter Chicken’s daddy, but India is surely the guru of its globalisation

Butter chicken is one of India's best-known dishes globally. Apart from being delicious, it is also apparently contentious. Two Indian restaurant chains are battling in court over claims of its origins.

Butter Chicken Battle: How does the origin of Butter Chicken bring two restaurants to the court?

<p>Butter chicken is a comfort food for many people around the globe. The simple Indian curry truly has the&nbsp;power to lift your mood, especially in winter. But the famous dish (along with Dal Makhni) has become the topic of legal feud between two restaurant chains in Indian capital New Delhi. Moti Mahal, a famous restaurant chain, has approached Delhi High Court and filed a lawsuit against Daryaganj, another famous restaurant chain. The issue? Who can have that tagline 'Inventors of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhni' dishes.</p>

<p>From its corner in the legal ring, Moti Mahal claims that its late chef Kundan Lal Gujral invented the dishes and so it should have the coveted tagline. Moti Mahal says that Gujral was recognised among locals as the inventor of the dishes since 1950s. The restaurant chain also says that the tagline "Inventors of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani" is part of its own brand identity.</p>

<p>Moti Mahal claims that Daryaganj restaurant wrongly says&nbsp;that it was its&nbsp;own chef late Kundan Lal Jaggi who invented the dishes. Moti Mahal alleges that Daryaganj misappropriated its business goodwill and reputation.</p>

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<p>Sandeep Sethi, the lawyer representing Moti Mahal, made an argument before the court that Moti Mahal restaurant has been operating since the 1920s and Daryaganj is misleading the public by making claims about the dishes and even misrepresenting Gujral's (Moti Mahal chef) image as that of Kundan Lal Jaggi&nbsp;(Daryaganj chef).</p>

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<p>The lawyer also alleged that Daryaganj was making use of a manipulated picture, which actually is Moti Mahal Restaurant in Peshawar. To substantiate his claim, he presented an 'original' picture of the restaurant.</p>

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<p>As per media reports, the case came before the court on January 16. Bar and Bench reported that Daryaganj is yet to file its response but its lawyers appeared in court on January 16 and strongly denied Moti Mahal's claim. Daryaganj has said that the lawsuit brought in by Moti Mahal was “baseless and lacking a cause of action”. The lawyers of Daryaganj said that the restaurant chain did not make any false representation about Butter Chicken and Dal Makhni.</p>

<p>They said that Moti Mahal restaurant was established jointly by Gujaral (of Moti Mahal) and Jaggi (of Daryaganj) in Peshawar, the city which is now in Pakistan following the partition of British India in 1947.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Butter chicken is a comfort food for many people around the globe. The simple Indian curry truly has the power to lift your mood, especially in winter. But the famous dish (along with Dal Makhni) has become the topic of legal feud between two restaurant chains in Indian capital New Delhi.

Butter chicken is a comfort food for many people around the globe. The simple Indian curry truly has the power to lift your mood, especially in winter. But the famous dish (along with Dal Makhni) has become the topic of legal feud between two restaurant chains in Indian capital New Delhi. Moti Mahal, a famous restaurant chain, has approached Delhi High Court and filed a lawsuit against Daryaganj, another famous restaurant chain. The issue? Who can have that tagline 'Inventors of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhni' dishes. From its corner in the legal ring, Moti Mahal claims that its late chef Kundan Lal Gujral invented the dishes and so it should have the coveted tagline. Moti Mahal says that Gujral was recognised among locals as the inventor of the dishes since 1950s. The restaurant chain also says that the tagline "Inventors of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani" is part of its own brand identity. Moti Mahal claims that Daryaganj restaurant wrongly says that it was its own chef late Kundan Lal Jaggi who invented the dishes. Moti Mahal alleges that Daryaganj misappropriated its business goodwill and reputation. Watch | Pakistan: Shoaib Malik ties knot amid divorce rumours with Sania Mirza × Sandeep Sethi, the lawyer representing Moti Mahal, made an argument before the court that Moti Mahal restaurant has been operating since the 1920s and Daryaganj is misleading the public by making claims about the dishes and even misrepresenting Gujral's (Moti Mahal chef) image as that of Kundan Lal Jaggi (Daryaganj chef). Also Read | Angry customer gets parcel service's AI to write poem on how bad it is The lawyer also alleged that Daryaganj was making use of a manipulated picture, which actually is Moti Mahal Restaurant in Peshawar. To substantiate his claim, he presented an 'original' picture of the restaurant. Also Read | Mars rock resembling iconic Star Trek symbol snapped by NASA’s Curiosity rover As per media reports, the case came before the court on January 16. Bar and Bench reported that Daryaganj is yet to file its response but its lawyers appeared in court on January 16 and strongly denied Moti Mahal's claim. Daryaganj has said that the lawsuit brought in by Moti Mahal was “baseless and lacking a cause of action”. The lawyers of Daryaganj said that the restaurant chain did not make any false representation about Butter Chicken and Dal Makhni. They said that Moti Mahal restaurant was established jointly by Gujaral (of Moti Mahal) and Jaggi (of Daryaganj) in Peshawar, the city which is now in Pakistan following the partition of British India in 1947. (With inputs from agencies)

Butter Chicken bitterness: Indian restaurant sues rival chain over ‘invention’ claim

<p>The art of fusion cuisine is nothing new, whether it involves giving a classic meal a fresh spin or fusing the flavours of several different cuisines to create a brand-new dish. But many of these improvements can turn foodies away, if not polarise them. A Butter Chicken Mac n' Cheese version is the most recent dish to get widespread acclaim online.</p>

<p>The creamy Butter Chicken is perhaps one of the most well-known Indian meals outside of India, while Mac 'n' Cheese is also quite well-liked. It serves as comfort food for many. An American cook then combined the two and added Desi tadka to the cheese treat.</p>

<p>A substantial bowl of macaroni with burnt raclette on top and garnished with dhaniya or chopped coriander is shown in pictures the chef posted on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. "Comfort cuisine from India and America collides.&nbsp;Chef Hamzah S from Dallas, Texas wrote about his east meets west recipe, "Butter Chicken Mac &amp; Cheese."</p>

<p>While he did not reveal the recipe, he explained how he achieved the result that many found "delectable." "Started off with your typical butter chicken base, then added 3 cheeses and my favourite noodles. "I topped it with some cilantro and torched raclette to make sure it was extra cheesy," he explained on Instagram. He also teased followers that he "might be taking orders for this one soon".</p>

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<p>He gave an explanation of how he arrived at the "delectable" outcome but omitted the recipe. "Following the traditional butter chicken basis, my favourite noodles and three cheeses were added. I topped it with cilantro and torched some raclette to make it extra cheesy. "On Instagram, he posted. "Orders for this one might be coming in soon," he said, mocking his supporters even more.</p>

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The art of fusion cuisine is nothing new, whether it involves giving a classic meal a fresh spin or fusing the flavours of several different cuisines to create a brand-new dish.

The art of fusion cuisine is nothing new, whether it involves giving a classic meal a fresh spin or fusing the flavours of several different cuisines to create a brand-new dish. But many of these improvements can turn foodies away, if not polarise them. A Butter Chicken Mac n' Cheese version is the most recent dish to get widespread acclaim online. The creamy Butter Chicken is perhaps one of the most well-known Indian meals outside of India, while Mac 'n' Cheese is also quite well-liked. It serves as comfort food for many. An American cook then combined the two and added Desi tadka to the cheese treat. A substantial bowl of macaroni with burnt raclette on top and garnished with dhaniya or chopped coriander is shown in pictures the chef posted on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. "Comfort cuisine from India and America collides. Chef Hamzah S from Dallas, Texas wrote about his east meets west recipe, "Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese." While he did not reveal the recipe, he explained how he achieved the result that many found "delectable." "Started off with your typical butter chicken base, then added 3 cheeses and my favourite noodles. "I topped it with some cilantro and torched raclette to make sure it was extra cheesy," he explained on Instagram. He also teased followers that he "might be taking orders for this one soon". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chef Hamster (Hamzah S.) (@chefhamstercooks) × He gave an explanation of how he arrived at the "delectable" outcome but omitted the recipe. "Following the traditional butter chicken basis, my favourite noodles and three cheeses were added. I topped it with cilantro and torched some raclette to make it extra cheesy. "On Instagram, he posted. "Orders for this one might be coming in soon," he said, mocking his supporters even more. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Butter Chicken meets Mac n’ Cheese: Online users are intrigued by a fusion dish

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