Are you 18 or above at the time of submitting this application?

Yes

Are you able to submit your entry in English?

Yes

Do you agree to the "Favorite Food Challenge" Terms and Conditions

Yes

What Ashoka team(s) are you on?

Changemakers

Are you applying from a Desktop or Mobile device?

Desktop

What Continent are you located?

North America

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Photo of Your Favorite Food

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Your Favorite Food

Butter Chicken

Flavors and Textures: How would you describe the flavors and textures of your favorite food? What about these flavors and textures make it one of your favorite things to eat?

Butter chicken is life! It is soul-comforting delicious food that just makes any day into an incredible day.

Meal Prep: How is your favorite food prepared? Is it easy to source and prepare, or is does it require skills or patience?

There are many ways to prepare it / source it: Trader Joes has great frozen butter chicken, the local indian restaurant, but the best is prepared at home.

Cultural Significance: How does your favorite food reflect the cultural heritage and traditions of your community? Share examples of its context and importance to you.

What a great question! Butter chicken has been a cornerstone since the early days (at least before my time). According to National Geographic, the specifics of butter chicken’s origins are hotly contested, but the story is said to start at a restaurant called Moti Mahal