Pakistani-born inventor of UK’s favorite curry dies aged 77
Thu, 2022-12-22 14:44
LONDON: The purported inventor of one of the UK’s most famous food dishes has died.
Ali Ahmed Aslam, the chef who reportedly created the chicken tikka masala dish, passed away aged 77 on Monday, survived by his five children.
His funeral was held at Glasgow Central Mosque on Tuesday, and his restaurant, Shish Mahal, closed for 48 hours as a mark of respect.
“Hey, Shish Snobs … Mr Ali passed away this morning … We are all absolutely devastated and heartbroken,” the restaurant announced.
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Source: arabnews.com