By Nikita Toppo
August 25, 2023
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India has a rich and diverse culture which also reflects on our culinary landscape. Here are ten common ingredients that were brought to India by foreigners.
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The versatile vegetable was introduced by the Portuguese in India during 17th century.
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Being a native to China, this beloved drink became popular in our country during British colonial rule.
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This hot and flavouring ingredient was brought to India in the 16th century by the Portuguese.
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Kidney beans or rajma was brought to India by Spanish and Portuguese traders in the 15th century.
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This expensive spice is said to have been introduced in the 11th and 12th century by Sufi saints Khwaja Masood Wali and Hazrat Sheikh Sharif-ud-Din in Kashmir.
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This popular cooking ingredient used in a variety of savoury dishes was brought to India by Portuguese.
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Coffee beans were first brought to India by the Sufi saint Baba Budan in the 17th century.
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Clove was introduced in India by the East India Company during the 1800s.
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This popular vegetable was brought to India by a British botanist named Dr Jemson.
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This aromatic spice was brought into the country by the Dutch traders.
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