The Delhi High Court is hearing a lawsuit between Daryaganj and the Moti Mahal restaurant chain regarding who is the original creator of Dal Makhani and Butter Chicken.

The Delhi High Court is set to adjudicate the rightful claimant to the title of developing the beloved Indian culinary delights - Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani. Moti Mahal alleges that Daryaganj is engaging in misleading practices by suggesting a connection between the two restaurants. The crux of the matter lies in Moti Mahal's argument that the first branch of their restaurant was opened in the Daryaganj neighborhood. The heart of the dispute lies in the historical claim of each restaurant to the invention of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani. Moti Mahal credits its founder, late Kundan Lal Gujral, with creating these iconic dishes that have become synonymous with Indian cuisine globally. The court has issued a summons to the owners of Daryaganj, directing them to file a written response within a month. The plaintiffs sued the owners of Daryaganj restaurants for claiming there is a relation between Daryaganj restaurants and Moti Mahal, whose first branch was opened in the Daryaganj neighborhood of Old Delhi.

January 20, 2024
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