Everyone talks about it. Everyone loves it. Yes! Food is an indispensable part of our routine. And when it comes to our very own Indian food, we just can’t resist evangelizing about it’s goodness and its unique taste. As Indians, we do have the next-level penchant to tuck into a variety of food. The Indian cuisine have been immensely influenced not only by its rich history but also due to external influences.

Surprisingly, our love for food goes beyond everything else. Of course, it ought to be as we have a total of 29 different states with 7 union territories having a variety of dishes and unique taste. That’s why Indian food is also quite famous across the globe.

As a natural food-lover, we must know the origin of our Indian food! Yes! There are many food which are not actually Indian by origin, yet we have been calling them Indian. Let’s check out some of the famous Indian food which have their roots outside India!

Gulab Jamun:

Say Gulab jamun and feel that craving in your mouth. The very word of this deep-soaked balls makes one yearn its smoothness and impeccable taste. Well, this much-loved Indian dessert comes from Persia and Mediterranean regions; where they have this dessert called ‘luqmat al qadi’!

Samosa: 

Right when we talk about it, there we see sea of saliva exuding in our mouth! This famous tea-time snack is not Indian at all! This triangular, mouth-watering cuisine has its origin in Middle East; called originally ‘sambosa’, this food was introduced to our country by middle east traders during 13th and 14th century!

Vindaloo:

The very names reminds you of Goa but this spicy curry is not Goan at all! It was first introduced by Portuguese in Goa. Originally called carne de vinha d’alhos, this spicy curry is derived from  vin(wine) & alhos(garlic). Its original recipe didn’t include potatoes but we have modified it by adding ‘aloo’ so it has become Vindaloo.

Dal-Rice:

What’s more comforting than Dal-Rice? This seems very simple Indian dish loved by many, but it is not Indian. This satiating dish has its origin in Nepal and it was only through North Indian regions which have initiated the popularity of this dish across entire India.

Shukto:

Bengali just loves it! This tasteful Bengali dish is yet another surprise having its origin in Portuguese cuisine. The Portuguese reign has influenced from Goa to eastern Bengal and that’s why we can see its influence in Bengali food today.

Tea:

Almost every Indian household kicks off a day with hot tea. Surprisingly, this mood-booster beverage has its origin in China. It is said that the Chinese used it as a medicinal drink, and Britishers later discovered it only to make it versatile worldwide. And ever since that, tea( chai) has become a part of Indian culture!

Jalebi:

This savory dish is loved by almost all Indians. Its scrumptious taste rightly tingles one’s taste buds in every bite. Originally called zalabiya(Arabic) or the zalibiya (Persian), the mouth-watering dish was brought to India by Persian invaders.

Naan:

This dish is quite famous all over the world. Basically, Naan is a staple of North India, however it is not Indian. The Mughals brought it to India. This much-loved dish has its roots in Persia.

Rajma:

Synonymous with healthiness, Rajma(Kidney Beans) have spread across India from northern regions. This staple food is truly loved by many. These healthy beans were brought to India by Guatemala and Mexico. Interestingly, kidney beans are widely used in Mexican cuisine even today.

If you are a true food-lover and wants to revel in exotic dishes, then visit no other than Enjoy Restaurant as it serves the finest taste in town. It’s the perfect address for celebrating your special events and parties as serving excellent food is our top priority!