10 popular Indian dishes you didn't know were from abroad
Biryani Biryani is a beloved Indian dish introduced by Persian invaders. The Mughals popularised it, and it has evolved over centuries.
Tea Originally cultivated in China, tea was brought to India by the British, who began cultivating it there. Indian tea differs from its Chinese counterpart and is commonly made with milk and sugar.
Jalebi Jalebi was introduced to India by Turkish and Persian traders, who brought the art of making this sweet treat from West Asia.
Gulab Jamun Gulab jamun has Persian origins and was brought to India by Persian invaders.
Vindaloo Vindaloo, popular in Goa, was introduced by the Portuguese. It is a spicy curry traditionally made with pork, but chicken vindaloo is also common due to the popularity of chicken in India.
Samosa Samosa is a popular Indian street food with origins in West Asia. Traders brought it to India in the 13th to 14th centuries.
Chicken Tikka Masala This dish, believed to have been invented in Glasgow in the 1970s by a Bangladeshi chef, combines chicken tikka with a mild tomato-cream sauce.
Naan While naan is a staple in India, it was influenced by West Asian bread-making techniques, particularly after yeast was introduced from Egypt.
Rajma (Kidney Beans) Kidney beans, brought from Central America, have become a staple in North Indian cuisine.
Momos Steamed dumplings that originated in Tibet and Nepal, Momos have gained popularity across India, especially in the northeast.