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Potatoes were brought to India by the Portuguese. Maharashtra turned them into batata vada and later vada pav.
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Came with Chinese immigrants to Kolkata. Indian spices transformed it into spicy street noodles.
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“Rumal” means handkerchief. This ultra-thin bread was developed in Mughal kitchens and later moved to street kebab stalls.
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Originally kebabs wrapped in paratha for British officers. Over time, it became a popular portable street food.
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Turkish and Persian armies brought skewered meat cooking techniques. India added spices and charcoal grilling.
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The word comes from “patty.” British cutlets inspired Indian aloo pattice & veg cutlets.
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The pav bread in vada pav and pav bhaji came from Portuguese bakeries in Goa & Bombay.
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Jalebi traces its origin to Arabic desserts like zalabiya. India gave it saffron, sugar syrup and local flavour.
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The samosa came to India via Persian traders. Originally filled with meat, it evolved into the potato snack we love today. Now found in every Indian city.
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