Butter chicken, also known as murgh makhani, is a popular Indian dish that has a rich and flavorful history. The origins of butter chicken can be traced back to Delhi, India, in the mid-20th century. The story behind the creation of butter chicken revolves around a restaurant called Moti Mahal, which was founded by Kundan Lal Gujral in the 1920s. Kundan Lal Gujral is credited with inventing the recipe for butter chicken. Legend has it that the idea for butter chicken came about as a way to repurpose leftover chicken as the restaurant often had leftover tandoori chicken at the end of the day. To prevent wastage, Kundan Lal Gujral came up with the idea of simmering the leftover tandoori chicken in a tomato-based gravy, along with butter and cream. This resulted in a rich and flavorful dish that became an instant hit. The combination of tender pieces of chicken in a creamy tomato-based sauce, infused with spices and enriched with butter and cream, proved to be irresistible. Butter chicken quickly gained popularity not only in Delhi but also across India and eventually worldwide.