Moti Mahal Delux
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Moti Mahal Delux
Moti Mahal is a renowned restaurant chain that has significantly influenced
Indian cuisine, particularly through its pioneering of tandoori cooking and
the creation of iconic dishes like Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani, and Tandoori
Chicken
Established in 1920 in Peshawar, British India from the 1920s to 1947. After
partition of India in 1947 the first Moti Mahal Daryaganj, established in Old
Delhi. Moti Mahal introduced traditional Punjabi and Pathani recipes to a
broader audience. The restaurant’s innovative approach to cooking,
especially its use of the tandoor (clay oven), revolutionized Indian culinary
practices. Notably, the Butter Chicken was reportedly created by accident
when leftover tandoori chicken was simmered in a tomato-butter gravy,
resulting in the now-famous dish
Moti Mahal Delux Tandoori Trail
The legendary Moti Mahal
Established in Peshawar, British India from the 1920s to 1947. After partition the first Moti Mahal was established in Daryaganz in Old Delhi. Moti Mahal introduced traditional Punjabi and Pathani recipes to a broader audience. The restaurant’s innovative approach to cooking, especially its use of the tandoor (clay oven), revolutionized Indian culinary practices. Notably, the Butter Chicken was reportedly created by accident when leftover tandoori chicken was simmered in a tomato-butter gravy, resulting in the now-famous dish
Cultural Significance
Moti Mahal has been a favorite among dignitaries and celebrities, including Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, and Gordon Ramsay. Its influence on Indian cuisine is profound, with many of its dishes becoming staples in Indian restaurants worldwide
