India is most popular for its mouth-watering food. No matter
which part of the world you are in, nothing can match the taste of Indian food.
Be it samosas, jalebis, biryani, gulab jamun, etc, the joy of indulging in these
soulful delicacies is a pure delight. But, how many of us are really aware that
these mentioned food are not from India? All these have its roots from
different country or region. Take a look at the below list to know about the interesting
details.
1. Samosa – If you ask anyone
in India about what makes their rainy day complete? Most of them would end up
saying it is a cup of chai and hot samosas or pakoras. Authentic Samosa is a
fried savory stuffed with potatoes, onion, lentils, and peas. It is mostly in
the triangular shape and is accompanied by sweet and spicy chutneys. This
delectable savory has its roots in medieval times and was introduced to India
by Central Asian traders in the 13th or 14th century.
2. Biriyani – Any lunch or dinner
party is never complete without the soulful biriyani. We all know different
biriyanis across different states in India. Hyderabadi biriyani, Thalassery
biryani, Kolkata biryani, Thalpakattu biryani, Donne biriyani are some of the
few to name. But Biriyani is basically a Persian dish. It was introduced to
Indians by Moghuls and was prepared before the first Mughal emperor Babur came
to India.
3. Gulab Jamun – The fried
milk-solid balls soaked in sugar syrup is a sheer joy to taste. Gulab Jamun is
a Persian word, Gulab meaning rose scent and Jamun meaning the Indian fruit
which is commonly known as black plum. This wonderful delicacy was first
prepared in medieval India and it was brought to India by Central Asian Turkic
invaders.
4. Jalebi – The hot jalebis
with rabri are the best thing one can have to beat the cold mornings or
evenings. Jalebis are the deep fried flour batter in pretzel shape and soaked
in sugar syrup. This yummilicious sweet has its origin from South Asia. The
name Jalebi is derived from Arabic Jalabiya or the Persian zoolbia. It is
believed that it was introduced to Indians by Turkey traders.
5. Falooda – Falooda is a cold
dessert traditionally made by mixing vermicelli, rose syrup, sweet basil seeds
with milk and served with ice cream. It is super filling and makes a meal in
itself. This amazing falooda is yet another Persian recipe and was introduced
to India by Muslim merchants and dynasties who settled in India in the 16th or
17th century.
6. Vindaloo – Anyone who has
visited Goa and not tasted Vindaloo has missed a major part of food in life.
Goa is famous for its pork vindaloo, chicken vindaloo, lamb vindaloo, etc.
Vindaloo is basically a dish of meat marinated in garlic and wine. This the mouthwatering dish was introduced by Portuguese and Indians altered it by
adding potatoes in Vindaloo.
7. Shawarma – This is now a hot
street food in India, every nook and corner of streets has a shawarma stop.
This lip-smacking dish is an assortment of veggies like tomato, onions,
cucumber, cabbage and two choices of meat (chicken or mutton) wrapped in
kuboos. This food has its roots from the Middle East in Ottoman Bursa (Bursa,
Turkey).
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8. Chai – A cup of chai
amidst the hectic work schedule can be a great stress buster. The tea leaves
boiled in a mixture of milk and water with the required amount of sugar makes a
cup of delectable chai. Tea was basically produced in China but in late 1600,
plantations were made in India too. Tea is now a must-have beverage in India.
9. Rajma – The most loved dish
in North India is Rajma Chawal. Rajma is red kidney beans widely popular in
Mexico. They are widely used in Burritos, tacos and more. Rajma was introduced
to India by Mexicans. It is now quite popular and regular diet in Nepal and
Northern India. A hot meal of Rajma chawal with a generous dollop of butter is
pure heaven.
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10. Naan – Naan is mostly
known as Indian bread accompanied by different gravies. But, Naan was
originated in Central and South Asia with the influence of the Middle East. It
was developed by Persians and Moghuls around 2500 years ago. Butter naan with
piping hot butter chicken or mixed vegetable gravy can be the best meal you can
ever have.
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