India was invaded and colonized by foreign countries for many years. And this introduced new cuisines to India. Here, let's explore popular Indian foods that have origins in foreign countries.
Samosa: This widely loved and everyone’s favorite snack, Samosa, came from the Middle East during the 13th and 14th centuries to India.
Naan: Known as an Indian dish to other countries, Naan has Persian roots that were brought to India by the Mughals.
Dal Chawal: Dal Chawal or Dal Bhaat has its initial trace as a Nepalese dish that was popularised in India.
Rajma: Hard to believe, the popular North Indian dish Rajma or Kidney beans originated in Mexico and later found its home in India.
Biryani: Indian's favorite Biryani is not an Indian dish! It’s said that Biryani arrived in India from Persia and later got popularized here.
Jalebi: This sweet delight has its roots in the Middle East and was introduced to India by Turkish and Persian traders.
Gulab Jamun: Adding a complete status to every event and festival in India, Gulab Jamun was born in Persia.
Chicken Tikka Masala: Known as a delicious Indian food, Chicken Tikka Masala was first created in England and was later brought to India.