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Historians say
The founding year of 1905 is widely repeated but traces to the establishment's own account. The kebab is said to use well over a hundred spices, a claim the family has never itemised.
Tradition says
The shop is named for its founder, who had lost a hand - 'tunday' in local usage - and was known as the finest kebab maker in the city.
Historians say
The name most associated with Lucknow food. Galouti kebab with ulta tawa paratha, at a small, plain counter in the Chowk lanes. A later branch run by the founder's descendants operates at the meat bazaar in Aminabad.