Originally named Lomka, ‘Gulab Jamun’ came to India through a Mediterranean trade route.
The beloved ‘rajmah’, typically eaten with rice in northern India, has Mexican origin.
The popular breakfast item in southern India, ‘idli’ too does not have Indian origin. Its origin has been traced to Indonesia and it reached India via West Asia.
‘Samosa’ has West Asian roots, with fillings of meat and nuts during ancient times.
While ‘Naan’ came to India during Mughal era, it is of Persian origin.
‘Jalebi’ has origins in West Asia. Indians really do not own their beloved ‘jalebis’.
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