10 Common Foods That were Brought To India By Foreigners
By Nikita Toppo
August 28, 2023
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India has a rich and diverse cuisine which is loved by all. But did you know many of our favourite foods did not originate in our country? Here are top ten foods which were brought to India by foreigners.
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Jalebi
Originated in Middle East this juicy and delicious dessert was brought to India by Persian invaders.
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Gulab Jamun
This is another classic Indian dessert which was brought to our country by Persians.
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Samosa
Samosa originated in the Middle East and was introduced to Indians by traders from Central Asia in the 14th century.
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Chicken Tikka Masala
A popular Punjabi dish, this one has its roots going all the way back to Glasgow, Scotland.
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Dolma
This popular Bengali dish was brought to Bengal by the Turks during the Mughal era.
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Sharbat
Sharbat was introduced to India by the Mughals in the 16th century.
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Vindaloo
This is a famous dish of Goan cuisine which was brought to India by Portuguese.
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Naan
Enjoyed with plethora of curries and gravies, naan’s roots lie with Persians who colonised India.
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Biryani
This classic mouthwatering delight was introduced to India by Persians.
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Tea
Being a native to China, this popular beverage was popularised in India during British colonial rule.
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