Huh?! Butter chicken battle?
Imagine two chickens wrestling WWE-style! Haha, it's not actually a fight between chickens but a [[legal battle::It refers to a conflict that is resolved in a court.]] over who invented the dish ‘butter chicken’.
Two famous Delhi restaurants, Daryaganj and Moti Mahal, both claim to be the inventors of butter chicken and dal makhani. This has started a legal battle in the [[Delhi High Court::The highest court in a state.]] (HC).
A short background.
Moti Mahal claims its founder, Kundan Lal Gujral, created butter chicken, while the Jaggi family (owners of Daryaganj) says it was created by the late Kundan Lal Jaggi.
Daryaganj's [[lawyer::A person trained to provide law-related advice, represent people in court, etc.]] said both men started the first Moti Mahal in Pakistan. After Independence, it was opened in Delhi, where Gujral only handled [[marketing::The process that involves presenting, advertising, and selling a company's goods or services in the best way possible.]], while Jaggi ran the kitchen, inventing the dish.
Court looking at new [[evidence::Any document, fact, or sign that proves something to be true.]]!
The HC is checking new evidence, such as an old photo of Kundan Lal Gujral and Kundan Lal Jaggi in Pakistan, a 1949 [[partnership agreement::A document that helps create rules regarding how partners should work together in a business, rules regarding which partner owns an invention, etc.]], etc.
Daryaganj says the agreement signifies that both restaurants can claim their [[ancestors::An older family member that existed long ago.]] created the dishes.
The court will hear the case again on 29th May 2024. The court has to decide if any one or both restaurants can take the [[credit::Here, it means to acknowledge that someone has done something.]] for the creation of butter chicken.
So, have you tried butter chicken from these restaurants? Tell us in the comments.
Quick Revision
Moti Mahal and Daryaganj both say they invented butter chicken.
One credits Kundan Lal Gujral, the other Kundan Lal Jaggi.
The Delhi High Court is checking old photos and papers.
Decision on 29 May 2024 — who gets the credit? 🍛
