The Story Behind Our Best-Selling Butter ChickeN
Authentic Flavour. Timeless Tradition. A British Favourite.
If you’ve dined at Guru Ji in Fleet, you’ve probably heard the words “Butter Chicken” whispered across tables. It’s not just a best-seller — it’s a cultural icon. Rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying, our Butter Chicken is a dish steeped in history and cooked with care.
But where did it come from? Why has it become one of Britain’s favourite curries? And what makes Guru Ji’s Butter Chicken stand out?
Let’s take a closer look…
📜 A Curry with History
Butter Chicken — known traditionally as Murgh Makhani — was first created in Delhi in the 1950s by chefs at the legendary Moti Mahal restaurant. The story goes: leftover tandoori chicken was simmered in a tomato, butter, and cream sauce to give it new life. The result? A rich, velvety dish that balanced spice, sweetness, and smoke like no other.
It quickly became popular across India — and eventually made its way to Britain, where it became one of the nation’s most loved Indian dishes.
🇬🇧 Why the UK Fell in Love with Butter Chicken
Over the decades, Butter Chicken became a staple of British-Asian cuisine. Loved for its gentle spice, creamy texture, and universal appeal, it’s now one of the most ordered curries in the UK.
At Guru Ji, we honour the origins of Butter Chicken while giving it a subtle twist that reflects our own culinary heritage — blending influences from Nepalese, Indian, and Indo-Chinese traditions.
🍛 What Makes Our Butter Chicken So Special?
✅ Authentic recipe passed through generations
✅ Marinated tandoori chicken, cooked to tender perfection
✅ Slow-cooked creamy tomato gravy with aromatic spices
✅ Perfectly balanced — not too spicy, not too sweet
✅ Served with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan
Whether it’s your first time trying it or a weekly go-to, our Butter Chicken is made with care and precision every single time.
👨🍳 More Than Just a Dish – It’s an Experience
Dining at Guru Ji is about more than food. It’s about stories, community, and sharing heritage through flavour. When you sit down to a bowl of Butter Chicken here in Fleet, you’re tasting decades of culture, migration, and culinary evolution.
📍 Visit Guru Ji in Fleet – Taste Tradition
If you’re searching for the best curry in Fleet, look no further. Whether you’re dining in with friends, celebrating with family, or placing a takeaway order, our Butter Chicken is a must-try.
📍 Find us in the heart of Fleet - 333 Fleet Road, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 3BU
📞 Call us to book a table: 01252 938 083
🌐 Visit our website: guru-ji.co.uk