Butter chicken or murgh makhani is a classic staple of Indian Cuisine, readily available both in its country of origin and abroad in many Indian restaurants. The dish’s flavour profile has its background in Punjabi cuisine and was invented by Moti Mahal Restaurant in Daryaganj, Delhi, India, owned by Kundan Lal Jaggi, Thakur Das Mago and Kundan Lal Gujral. Kundan Lal Gujral also founded the restaurant chain Moti Mahal Delux in late 1970s.
