Stumped by Flavour: MS Dhoni’s Undying Love for Delhi’s Legendary Butter Chicken

Updated: June 11, 2025 23:28

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In a sweet revelation that has cricket enthusiasts and foodies abuzz, MS Dhoni, the iconic former skipper of the Indian cricket team, has revealed his lifelong love for one of the favorite foods of Delhi—Butter Chicken. The revelation came to light once again after an open conversation with Mandira Bedi, when Dhoni revealed his interesting ritual and love for this decadent North Indian dish.

Key Highlights

Dhoni’s Favourite Dish Unveiled: In a resurfaced interview, Dhoni admitted he simply can’t resist butter chicken, especially when paired with naan—a classic Delhi combination.
Distinctive Food Habit: Dhoni shared that while playing for India at the beginning, he used to order butter chicken, naan, and a milkshake for lunch and dinner alike. Surprisingly, he used to dip the naan alone in the rich gravy, at times even leaving out the chicken pieces.
Not Just Butter Chicken: While butter chicken is his favorite, Dhoni also enjoys other Indian favorites like chicken tikka, mutton curry with rice, khichdi-kadhi, and desserts like kheer and gajar ka halwa.
Home-Cooked Comfort: Even though he is a fan of restaurant food, Dhoni's favorite food is simple home food, and he usually has dal, rice, roti, and salad to stay fit and well-balanced.
Nostalgic Connection: Dhoni's love for butter chicken has a nostalgic connection, bringing back memories of his early cricket days and the comfort of home flavors after a grueling game.
Viral Social Media Buzz: The revelation has reignited interest in Delhi’s legendary butter chicken, with fans eager to try the dish that even a cricketing legend can’t say no to.
"Never can I resist this dish," Dhoni admitted, referring to the special position of butter chicken in his heart and on his plate.

Butter chicken's rich, creamy sauce and pungent scents have captured the world's hearts, but the fact that it's Dhoni's favorite indulgence makes it even more legendary. Be a cricket fan or a foodie, the dish is now officially a must-have!

Source: Times Now News

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