8 Dishes That Look Indian But Are Not
Tanisha Salwan
Samosa
Whenever someone comes over to a middle-class Indian household, the host often serves fresh and crispy samosas with chutney to the guests. Moreover, this most commonly eaten street food is celebrated all across the country.
Gulab Jamun
We cannot think of a happy occasion that does not has gulab jamuns in the dessert. Gulab jamun is the fantasy of those with a sweet tooth. But shockingly, this most loved dessert is actually not Indian but Persian.
Rajma
Naan
Another heartbreak for Punjabis! Yes, you heard it right. Naan, that we have with a plethora of fancy chicken and panner dishes is not Indian.
Biryani
Biryani is love for most of us. Right from Lucknow to Kolkata, you can find its different versions. It turns out that biryani is actually not Indian.
Daal Bhat
This comes as a shock that the daal-bhat that we eat every day is not Indian. How come? Daal-bhat actually originated in Nepal.
Chicken Tikka Masala
One of the most popular dishes chicken tikka masala has its roots back in Glasgow in Scotland.
Jalebi
First samosa, then gulab jamun, and now jalebi, the list is getting longer. Jalebi is yet another most commonly eaten dessert in India but it is not Indian.
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