🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Who invented Chicken Tikka Masala? Exploring Glasgow’s South Asian cuisine

In December 2022, Ali Ahmed Aslam, founder of Glasgow's iconic Shish Mahal restaurant, passed away. Widely credited with inventing chicken tikka masala — a dish often considered the U.K.’s national favorite — his legacy lives on through the flavors he introduced. The BBC Travel Show’s William Lee Adams travels to Glasgow to uncover the origins of this beloved dish and its connection to South Asian immigration to Scotland. From sampling modern interpretations at Mother India Restaurant to hearing personal stories from Ali Asif of Shish Mahal, and even chatting with comedian Sanjeev Kohli at Dakhin, this episode explores how food shapes cultural identity and community. Time Stamps: 00:50 - Visit to Mother India Restaurant 01:10 - Interview with Ali Asif of Shish Mahal 03:15 - Chat with comedian Sanjeev Kohli at Dakhin Restaurant Discover the fascinating history behind chicken tikka masala and its place in Scotland’s culinary and cultural landscape. #ChickenTikkaMasala #GlasgowFood #SouthAsianCuisine