Do You Know These 5 Famous Delicacies Are Not Indian?  

By Tanisha Salwan

Gulab Jamun 

This dessert that originated from Persia was originally named ‘luqmat at qadi’, and today is whole nation’s favourite.  

Biryani

This Persia rice dish gets its name from the Persian word ‘birian’ which means ‘fried before cooking’.  

Jalebi

Yet another dessert that originated in the Middle East, it was known as zalabiya’ in Arabic and ‘zalibiya’ in Persian.   

Samosa

This triangular deep-fried street food originated before the 10th century in the Middle East and was originally called ‘sambosa’. 

Chicken Tikka Masala

The most popular dish has its roots back in Glasgow in Scotland which was an improvisation of the dry chicken done by chef Ali Ahmed .