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How Butter Chicken became the flag-bearer of Indian Food

Today, Butter Chicken's global footprint extends far beyond the UK, with franchises of Moti Mahal spanning continents.

The disputed origins of Butter Chicken / Image- Unsplash
"Food finds a way to transcend boundaries—the past informs the present as it responds to the changes of its environment."
 

In recent times, social media has been abuzz with viral memes depicting stereotypes, such as sheikhs from Dubai and Americans ordering Butter chicken and Naan without even glancing at the menu in Indian restaurants. 

While these portrayals may appear stereotypical, it's undeniable that Butter chicken is often the first dish that comes to mind for foreigners when considering Indian cuisine.

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