A court in India hears the case over the origins of butter chicken

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One of the most popular dishes in Indian cuisine is butter chicken, with its creamy tomato gravy and succulent chicken marinated in subtle spices. But who exactly cooked it up first is the subject of an ongoing lawsuit in India. Earlier this year, Sushmita Pathak told us about a lawsuit filed by two restaurants who claim they’re behind this beloved dish.

This story originally aired on Feb. 15, 2024.

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