#ali ahmed aslam

[tavoit]

Great Scot: Glaswegian chef Ali Ahmed Aslam who invented the dish chicken tikka masala has died, aged 77.  Thank you, Mr. Ali!

[meadowslark]

Inventor of the UK’s ‘true national dish’ dies at 77

Rest in Peace, Ali Ahmed Aslam, and may your Memory and your Chicken Tikka Masala be Eternal.

[ranjit7853]

Chicken Tikka Masala

The man who is said to have invented the dish died on 22nd December 2022 at the age of 77 years. His name was Ali Ahmed Aslam and he was a Glassgow restaurateur. He migrated to Britain when he was 16. Mr. Ali Ahmed Aslam He belonged to Lahore and his family was into farming. His uncle was in Britain doing tailors shop. But Ali was ambitious and soon opened an eatery in Glasgow serving typical…

[pinewoodpipit]

slàinte, mo ghràdh - Fic Meta

A meta post for my fluff fic, slàinte, mo ghràdh! I'll put the meta thoughts in after a cut, as usual.

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The Fic's Title

The title, "slàinte, mo ghràdh", is Gaidhlig / Scottish Gaelic for "cheers, my love". I'm not a fluent Gaidhlig speaker but I am learning, and I'm really fond of it as a language. Gaidhlig is really incredibly important to our culture, especially because speaking our native Scottish languages was actually illegal here for a long time as part of an assimilation effort to "civilise" the Highlands. Very few people speak our languages here, now, but we're working hard to try and keep our languages alive. I thought this would be a nice way to include it.

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Real Places

Lots of the places in this fic are real places in Edinburgh! The museum, of course, is real.

The hotel they stayed in is also real, and I even looked ahead of time to see what their rooms would look like.

The restaurant they went to get the cranachan is the Abbotsford Bar and Restaurant, since I'd read that their cranachan is good and gets recommended by Edinburgh locals. The main street is, of course, real, and the park they went to when it was snowing is The Meadows, the same place where the torch procession started.

The horse statues at the end are The Kelpies, giant horse head statues which light up at night and look incredible in the snow. They're bigger than you might think just from looking at pictures!

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Foods Mentioned

Most food mentioned in this fic is real.

Rumbledethump is a real cabbage dish here, made with cabbage, potato, swede, and cheese, and you can get it in little pastries sometimes.

Cranachans are a real dessert here, and a very historical one, originally made to celebrate the autumn harvests :) they're great, although usually better when made at home rather than eaten at a restaurant.

Sticky toffee pudding is INCREDIBLE and one of the best things we've got. That sauce could heal any wounds. It's meant to come with hot sauce to drench the cake, and the ice cream melts into it. UGH I could die.

Curry stuffed naan is a real thing you can get at our Christmas markets in Edinburgh - curry is also pretty widely loved in the UK. Tikka Masala was invented here by a Bangladeshi-Scottish man, Ali Ahmed Aslam, back in the 1970s! Phall was also invented in Birmingham. The UK really likes curry.

Cock-a-leekie is a real soup here. It's just chicken and leek soup. Cullen skink is also a real meal here, and it's a thick haddock soup. Seafood and fish is very commonly eaten here, and salmon is especially good in Scotland. We do seafood right.

I disagree fundamentally with "British food sucks" jokes because honestly, I feel like people who say that haven't tried actual British food. British is not synonymous with English; Britain is a collection of several countries which includes England, and just using Scotland as an example, we have some really fantastic foods. It's sad to me to see it get written off when so much of Scottish culture has had to fight tooth and nail just to exist after centuries of assimilation efforts. Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland are all countries in our own right and our cultures - and tastes in food - exist independently from England.

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Hogmanay

New Year is focused on a little more in this fic, and there's a reason for that - generally, New Year is a bigger holiday in Scotland than Christmas, and there's historical context for it. Christmas was actually made illegal here back in the 1600s, and as a result, Hogmanay (or New Year) became a large celebration in its own right. The Scots LOVE Hogmanay, and New Year celebrations in Edinburgh is a festival which lasts several days, including the torch procession (a LOT of our celebrations include fire), ceilidh, live music festivals, drinking pub nights, and fireworks etc.

The ban on Christmas was lifted about seventy years later, but Hogmanay was still a huge celebration, and it's an important part of our lives, now.

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Clothes

The ugly sweaters mentioned in the fic are real.

The nicer ones are also real, and I really like them! Truly though, they're not warm enough to keep you cosy in the snow. You need a thick coat, winter boots, and probably also a hat/gloves/scarf for that. The cold here is no joke; even though the temperatures don't look that cold, Scotland is so humid and wet that it's really impossible to escape and it burrows deep. I know people who live through -20C Canadian winters with no problem but HATE wintering in Scotland because it's miserable, even if it's not that cold on paper.

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Other

The reindeer plush is a reference to my freckle fic!

It's him, but reindeer flavoured.

[bxbakery]

Ali Ahmed Aslam, Credited With Inventing Chicken Tikka Masala, Dies at 77

[pinkhairdye]

thank u ali ahmed aslam

[currycuisinecafe]

Know About The Health Benefits Of Chicken Tikka Masala

You would probably stop by an Indian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale FL, to taste your favorite Chicken Tikka Masala, right? But do you know from where this widely loved dish originated and what positive effects it offers? If not, then you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, we'll learn about Chicken Tikka Masala and its health benefits.

Many stories revolve around the origin of Chicken Tikka Masala. Some claim it is an older Punjabi dish developed in the 1920s, while some credit Ali Ahmed Aslam, who created it in 1971. However, some Indian catering services in Fort Lauderdale believe Ali Ahmed Aslam founded this tasty food.

Cook The Dish

A common wedding catering in Miami uses this process to create Chicken Tikka Masala. Preparation of Chicken Tikka Masala includes marinating Chicken pieces in herbs for several hours before starting to cook. The chicken is then placed on a metal skewer, which helps cook the chicken through the center by applying heat to the chicken's center. Depending on your preference, you can grill or bake the chicken.

Ideally, chicken pieces are chopped into bite-sized pieces before being mixed with yogurt, aromatic and healthy spices, and herbs. The term "tikka" itself denotes a cutlet or a chunk. Salt, garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, and cumin are the ingredients to make a creamy, hot sauce.

A pot of ghee is heated over medium heat with tomato paste, cardamom, onion, and chilies. The mixture is heated while frequently stirring until the tomato paste is incorporated and the onion softens. The mixture is brought to a boil, then simmered constantly while stirring extra tomatoes and their juices.

What Health Benefits Does Chicken Tikka Masala Offers?

There are many health benefits that Chicken Tikka Masala offers to foodies. Chicken is the primary ingredient of the dish and is rich in Protein. It helps control blood pressure and weight loss while also dealing with harmful cholesterol levels. Protein acts as a building ingredient to repair and fix tissues and accompanies hair and nail growth. In fact, many Indian catering services in Fort Lauderdale suggest declaring Chicken Tikka Masala as a major family dish due to its protein-rich quality.

Like fats and carbohydrates, Protein is a macronutrient the body needs to function well. However, Protein doesn't get stored in the body, unlike fats and carbohydrates, which makes a protein-rich food beneficial.

Compared to red meat, chicken is a far better source of vitamins and minerals. In addition to improving immunity, preventing cataracts and skin problems, regulating digestion, and strengthening weak points in the body, it is a good source of B vitamins.

Also, they can help prevent the development of high cholesterol, diabetes, gray hair, migraines, and heart issues. It also has D vitamins, which help the body absorb calcium and build stronger bones. Moreover, chicken has vitamin A, which benefits your vision. It also contains a lot of iron, which promotes the production of hemoglobin, increased muscle activity and prevents anemia. Potassium is used by the body to support bone health, brain function, and metabolic balance. Potassium and sodium are two electrolytes that are crucial for muscle function.

As suggested by some famous Indian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale FL, including herbs and spices in Chicken Tikka Masala not only gives it a delightful taste, but they are healthy too! For example, allicin from garlic gives the dish a distinct smell. Plus, because of its potential medicinal properties, it boosts our immune system to fight off diseases and sicknesses.

The turmeric offers a yellowish hue to the dish. But, besides just adding color to Chicken Tikka Masala, turmeric contains curcumin, a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound that helps the body to fight against bacteria. Apart from helping the body fight off oxidative damage, it has antioxidant properties as well.

Every Indian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale FL uses cumin as one of the main ingredients in Chicken Tikka Masala. Why? The reason is it helps prevention of viruses and other illnesses from invading the body, besides tasting great. Additionally, cumin is a great source of iron and calcium, both of which are good for your health.

So, when you're going to cook Chicken Tikka Masala at your home? Whether you're throwing a business party for your office colleagues or just organizing a small family get-together for your relatives, Chicken Tikka Masala would always be a favorite choice.

[absentlyabbie]

chicken tikka masala was invented by a Glaswegian https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/travel/article/ali-ahmed-aslam-chicken-tikka-masala-glasgow/index.html

some googling says this is apparently a subject of some pretty hot debate, but with definite arguments it was created by south asian communities in the uk, so aight, i learned something today.

the thing i learned is mostly still a question mark, but learning was had. thanks for the info-sharing, anon.

[femmefangirl]

No problem - the answer to your chicken tikka masala question is on my blog. There’s a picture and information about Ali Ahmed Aslam, the Pakistani-Scottish man who invented it.

thank you! that's really interesting and cool to know.

also, to the assholes who try and say that it isn't a british dish AFTER you gave them the answer is just...

Ali Ahmed Aslam is now one of the gods i worship.

i hope you are having a peaceful day.

[feralfens]

Hi! I’m actually a food historian who lives in Wales, which is a country in Britain. Very interested to hear which of those food dishes is not British and also suspect I know your answers.

I’ll start: chicken tikka is indeed Indian! It’s a dish of marinated chicken skewers that’s served dry, without sauce. Chicken tikka MASALA, a wet curry with sauce, is British, and was invented in Glasgow by a Pakistani-Scottish man (Ali Ahmed Aslam). He was an immigrant and proud Glaswegian who campaigned for chicken tikka masala to be granted Protected Designation of Origin status by the European Union.

i mean A scotland isnt britian. and B. i dont care i descriminate against the british

[apwmagazine]

Ali Ahmed Aslam Obituary: Chicken Tikka Masala Inventor Passed Away, Cause of Death

Ali Ahmed Aslam Obituary: Chicken Tikka Masala Inventor Passed Away, Cause of Death

It is with the deepest sadness and shock that we have to report that Chicken Tikka Masala Inventor, Ali Ahmed Aslam went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2022, at age 77. We found out about the recent death of Ali Ahmed Aslam Today. This was made known to us through the tributes posted on social media platforms by friends and family. The iconic Indian dish Chicken Tikka Masala is credited to…

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Man Credited With Inventing ‘Chicken Tikka Masala’ Has Died

— Caitlin O'Kane | Friday, December 23, 2022 | CBS NEWS

Ali Ahmed Aslam, a restauranteur in Scotland believed to have invented the popular dish Chicken Tikka Masala, has died. He was 77.

Aslam owned Shish Mahal restaurant in Glasgow, which announced his death on Facebook, saying the restaurant would be closed for 48 hours.

Aslam, known locally as Mr. Ali, was Born in Pakistan and moved to Glasgow as a young boy. He opened his restaurant in Glasgow's West End neighborhood in 1964, where he claims he Invented the Iconic Chicken Tikka Masala Dish in the 1970s, according to BBC News.

Aslam says he created the dish when a customer complained the chicken tikka was too dry. So, Aslam created a sauce using Campbell's condensed tomato soup, which he had in stock because he ate it while recovering from a stomach ulcer, according to Shish Mahal's Website.

Ali Ahmed Aslam opened his restaurant in Glasgow's West End neighborhood in 1964, where he claims he invented the Iconic Chicken Tikka Masala dish in the 1970s./Credit: Shish Mahal

The dish has since become vastly popular in Western countries and while there is no way of proving Aslam is the first person to ever make it, there was once a campaign to grant Glasgow legal recognition as the Home of Chicken Tikka Masala.

The campaign was supported by Mohammed Sarwar, the MP for Glasgow Central, who introduced a motion to recognize the dish in the House of Commons in 2009, according to BBC News. In the end, Glasgow did not receive an EU Protected Designation of Origin and was not recognized as the official home to the dish.

Ahmed Aslam Ali, the owner of the Shish Mahal restaurant in Glasgow, is pictured with a plate of Chicken Tikka Masala in his restaurant, on July 29, 2009./Credit: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Chicken Tikka Masala has been called "Britain's Most Popular Dish" by many publications. In a 2001 speech about multiculturalism, U.K. Foreign Secretary Robin Cook called Chicken Tikka Masala "A True British National Dish," saying it was not only the most popular dish but also "A Perfect Illustration of the Way Britain Absorbs and Adapts External Influences."

Aslam is survived by his wife, Kasloom Akhtar, and five children. Mahal is often praised in the press as the best place to get the dish and Aslam was called "The West End's Indian Dining Legend" in a profile by local journalist Roy Beers. Fans of the Shish Mahal, which the restaurant affectionally calls "Shish Snobs," flooded the post about Aslam's passing with messages of support.

Aslam is survived by his wife, Kasloom Akhtar, and five children.