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Murgh Makhni
About This Dish
Murgh Makhni—more fondly known as Butter Chicken—is one of the most iconic and soul-satisfying dishes in both British & Indian cuisine. It’s rich, creamy, gently spiced, and full of flavour in every bite. At BKC London, we begin by marinating the chicken in a smooth blend of yoghurt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, and a carefully balanced mix of spices. This makes the meat tender, infusing it with warmth and depth. The chicken is then grilled or roasted to develop a smoky char before being simmered in a luscious, buttery, tomato-based gravy.
Murgh Makhni is a perfect harmony of creaminess and gentle heat. The subtle sweetness of the tomatoes pairs beautifully with the richness of the butter, offering an indulgent experience without overwhelming the palate. It’s a dish that brings comfort, elegance, and tradition together in one bowl—and one that guests return to time and again across Britain, India, & more.
History & Tradition
Murgh Makhni has its roots in post-independence Delhi, born in the iconic kitchens of Moti Mahal in the 1950s. Faced with leftover tandoori chicken, the inventive chefs revived it by simmering it in a creamy tomato and butter sauce. What began as a practical solution quickly turned into a culinary legend. The new dish married smoky Tandoori flavours with a rich, mellow gravy. This has created a taste that still appeals to both Indian palates and international ones.
Over the decades, Butter Chicken evolved from a Delhi restaurant speciality into a global favourite, loved for its smooth texture, balanced spice, and sheer comfort. In fact, it’s often the first Indian dish people try—and the one they never forget.
What Makes It Special
What makes Murgh Makhni at BKC London stand out is its extraordinary balance. The sauce—made from butter, cream, and slow-cooked tomato purée—is not just rich, but refined. The flavours are layered, not loud. The spices are toasted, not raw. They release their warmth gently, enhancing rather than overpowering the dish. The result is a gravy that’s silky, tangy, slightly smoky, and incredibly comforting.
We also ensure every piece of chicken is properly marinated for hours, then grilled or roasted to achieve just the right texture and slight char. This method adds depth to the meat before it’s folded into the creamy sauce. The use of Ghee and butter, slow cooking, and just the right amount of spice results in something that isn’t heavy, yet extremely indulgent.
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Beat the Heat — With Beer, Biryani & Kebab!
When the UK turns up the heat, we turn to what we know best — the perfect pour and the perfect plate. Our chilled Kingfisher beer on tap is golden, crisp, and frothy — the antidote to a blazing summer day. Pair it with smoky kebabs and fragrant biryani, and you’ve got a match made in spice-and-suds heaven.
From melt-in-mouth galouti and fiery Kingfisher Fish Fry to slow-cooked dum biryani, our kitchen delivers bold Awadhi flavours that sing with a cold pint by their side. Every bite cools the soul, every sip builds the mood — it’s the only kind of heatwave we welcome!
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📍BKC Soho – 8 Moor Street, London W1D 5ND
📍BKC Marble Arch – 7 Edgware Road, London W2 2ER
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Counting Down – Just a Few Weekends Left for Kolkata Biryani at BKC!
Back by popular demand and already stealing hearts, our Kolkata Biryani is halfway through its run — and if you haven’t had it yet, now’s the time. The aloo’s still there, the flavours are still soulful, but it won’t be around for long.
Think: fall-off-the-bone chicken, golden potatoes, long-grain rice perfumed with kewra and rose — all slow-cooked in a sealed handi the way Kolkata intended. No colour. No compromise. Just comfort and craft in every bite.
Available Friday to Sunday, for the rest of June:
BKC Soho – 8 Moor Street, London W1D 5ND
BKC Marble Arch – 7 Edgware Road, London W2 2ER
Don’t wait — the final weekends are ticking away!
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Secrets From The Masala Box – The Potli Masala of BKC, That Whispers Through Every Kebab!
In the royal kitchens of Lucknow, spices weren’t just ingredients — they were poetry, tied with care into soft muslin pouches called potlis. Our signature BKC Potli Masala is a legacy of that era — a blend of over a dozen herbs, roots, and florals, hand-roasted and crushed to perfection. Each potli carries the scent of home, the soul of tradition, the touch of time!
We don’t just season our kebabs — we honour them. From melt-in-mouth Galouti to charcoal-kissed tandoori Kebab, it’s this potli that lends each bite its haunting aroma and depth. Lazzat-e-Taam, they called it — the essence of taste. And at BKC, it’s the quiet secret behind every unforgettable kebab!
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For the First Spoon, and Every One After!
There’s something unforgettable about the way Dad fed you your first bite — patient, proud, full of love. At BKC, we honour that quiet magic with food that carries memory in every grain and every spice. This Father`s Day, let the taste of home and heritage bring you back to where it all began.
Celebrate the man who never let your plate go empty — with hand-pounded kebabs, slow-cooked biryanis, and chai that lingers like his warmth. Whether it’s a shared meal or a gift of flavour, make it count with BKC’s soul-stirring fare.
📍BKC Soho & BKC Marble Arch | Sunday, 16 June
• BKC Soho : 8 & 9 Moor Street, London - W1D 5ND
• BKC Marble Arch - 7 Edgware Road, Tyburnia, London W2 2ER
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Last Few Weekends – Don’t Miss the Kolkata Biryani at BKC!
It returned with a bang, stirred up emotions (and yes, debates over the aloo), and now it’s already halfway through its run. If you haven’t had your fill of our iconic Kolkata Biryani yet — this is your sign. It won’t be here forever.
Slow-cooked chicken, golden potatoes, fragrant rice, and that unmistakable whiff of kewra and rose — all sealed in a handi and cooked the traditional Kolkata way. No colours, no shortcuts. Just pure nostalgia on a plate.
📍Only available Friday to Sunday, through the rest of June:
BKC Soho – 8 Moor Street, London W1D 5ND
BKC Marble Arch – 7 Edgware Road, London W2 2ER
Limited weekends left — come get yours before it’s gone!
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This Father’s Day, Share a Meal That Tells a Story!
This Father’s Day, Sunday - 15th June, celebrate with a meal steeped in heritage. Lucknow — the heart of Awadhi cuisine — has just been nominated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. And at Biryani Kebab Chai, we bring that cultural richness to life in London — with dum-cooked biryanis, hand-pounded kebabs, saffron-kissed curries, and chai that soothes the soul.
Treat your father to a meal that honours the past and creates new memories. From velvet-soft Galouti to royal biryanis sealed with dough, every bite at BKC is a tribute to tradition — and to the city that now stands recognised on the world stage. Because some meals aren’t just eaten — they’re remembered.
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• BKC Soho : 8 & 9 Moor Street, London - W1D 5ND
• BKC Marble Arch - 7 Edgware Road, Tyburnia, London W2 2ER
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Bhuttey Ka Seekh – Corn, Fire & Pure Spice!
On Corn on the Cob Day, we’re celebrating the humble bhutta — but with an Awadhi twist. Meet Bhuttey Ka Seekh: hand-crushed corn, gently spiced and shaped into smoky, golden skewers. It’s earthy, sweet, and full of texture — every bite laced with roasted cumin, coriander, and green chilli.
At BKC, we take this street-side favourite and elevate it with layered masalas and the slow char of the tandoor. It’s vegetarian, vibrant, and bursting with warmth — a true celebration of corn done the Indian way.
Available at:
• BKC Soho : 8 & 9 Moor Street, London - W1D 5ND
• BKC Marble Arch - 7 Edgware Road, Tyburnia, London W2 2ER
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From service to spice – Mansi’s Galouti Journey!
Today, our Staff Supervisor Mansi swapped the service floor for the kitchen — learning firsthand how our signature Galouti Kebab is crafted. From finely minced lamb to the perfect blend of Awadhi spices, she experienced the care, patience, and precision that defines this melt-in-mouth legend.
At BKC, we believe true service starts with understanding. When our team learns what goes into every dish — the hours, the hands, the heritage — they don’t just serve food, they honour it!
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