Dal Bhat, Gulab Jamun, And Other Famous Dishes Are Not Indian?

Pawan Rai
Aug 17, 2023

Gulab Jamun

Do you realise that the beloved Gulab Jamun dish is actually Persian in origin?

Chai

Today, chai is a vital component of our life, but did you know that its origins are in China?

Dal Bhat

Although Dal Bhat may sound like a typical Indian dish, it actually originates from Nepal.

Pav Bhaji

The well-known street dish in Maharashtra is Pav Bhaji, which has Portuguese origins.

Shukto

This food was brought to India by the Portuguese.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Every non-vegetarian loves chicken tikka masala, but did you know that Scotland is where the dish originated?

Biryani

Persia is where Biryani was originally born. The Mughals brought it to India.

Jalebi

The Middle East is where the sweet, crunchy, and sugar-drenched Jalebis originate. Indians first encountered jalebis thanks to Persian invasion.

Naan

The Persians gave us the ubiquitous flatbread variation known as naan. The naan made its way into our Indian food plates during the Mughal era.

Samosa

Before being introduced to India, the dish had Middle Eastern roots and was formerly known as "Samosa."

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