Question 1

True or false: The sauce in Butter Chicken is sometimes called 'makhani gravy' in Indian cuisine.

Accepted Answer

True. Makhani means 'buttery' in Hindi, and the gravy is indeed known as makhani gravy.

Question 2

True or false: The dish is traditionally made with yogurt-based marinade and a cream-heavy gravy.

Accepted Answer

True. Chicken is marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked in a sauce of tomatoes, butter, cream, and garam masala.

Question 3

True or false: Butter Chicken is a relatively recent invention, dating back only to the mid-20th century.

Accepted Answer

True. It was created in the 1950s, making it a modern classic compared to ancient Indian dishes.

Question 4

True or false: Butter Chicken was invented in the 1950s by a Delhi restaurant owner using leftover marinade.

Accepted Answer

True. It was created at Moti Mahal in Delhi in the 1950s when leftover tandoori chicken was simmered in a tomato-butter sauce.

Question 5

True or false: Butter Chicken is a Punjabi dish that originated in Amritsar, not Delhi.

Accepted Answer

False. Though Punjabi in style, it was created in Delhi at Moti Mahal restaurant by Kundan Lal Gujral.

Question 6

True or false: Butter Chicken is always made with boneless chicken thighs for maximum tenderness.

Accepted Answer

False. Traditional recipes often use bone-in chicken or a mix; boneless thighs are a modern preference, not a rule.

Question 7

True or false: The dish was originally called 'Murgh Makhani' and was served only to British colonial officers.

Accepted Answer

False. Murgh Makhani is the Hindi name, but it was created for Indian customers after independence, not British officers.

Question 8

True or false: Authentic Butter Chicken uses raw sugar instead of honey or jaggery for sweetness.

Accepted Answer

False. Sugar or honey is common, but raw sugar is not a traditional ingredient; jaggery or simple sugar is used.

Butter Chicken Trivia Questions