Famous Indian dishes that did not originate in India
Riddhima Kanetkar
Samosa is not an Indian dish, it originated during the 10th century in the Middle East region
Mumbai's favourite street food Vada Pav is inspired by the western concept of a burger. It is a spicy potato patty served in a bun with a sauce
Chai (tea) which is a staple in any Indian household was introduced by the British during the colonial period. Indians added their own twist to it later
Paneer comes from Persia and significantly, the term “paneer” is derived from the word “peynir” or “cheese" in Turkish and Persian languages
Chicken tikka masala is said to have been invented in Britain – but its origins are ancient, and lie in the Indian subcontinent
A beloved dish - Biryani, originated in Persia, and was brought to India by the Mughals
While dal (lentils) is an important part of the Indian cuisine, it is said that Dal Makhani originated in Pakistan's Punjab and was brought to India by refugees during the partition