Internet users paid tribute to the chef inventor of Chicken Tikka masala Ali Ahmad Aslam on his death.

Ahmad died on Thursday, December 22 at the age of 77.

He had invented the tomato based chicken tikka masala recipe which became a hit in the 1970s.

Aslam was the founder of Shish Mahal restaurant in Glasgow.

The eatery employees and fans posted a tribute to him on Facebook that went viral.

The restaurant will be closed for the next 48 hours.

He was also known for his South Indian dosa globally.