One of the best things about India is that it welcomes everyone & everything with open arms. Even if you don't belong to this country, you'll become an integral part of it in no time!
And in case you don't believe us, check out this list of 10 items that you always thought were Indian. This will seriously blow your mind!
1. Samosa
Yes, you read that right. The samosa, everybody’s favorite snack, is not originally from India. It originated in the Middle East, where it was called Samosa.
2. Chai
Indians are addicted to chai, but you'll be surprised to know that tea originated in China. It was popularized by the Britishers in India.
3. Rajma – Kidney beans
One of the most favorite delicacies of our country, Rajma came to India only after the red kidney bean arrived from Central Mexico and Guatemala.
One of the most favorite delicacies of our country, Rajma came to India only after the red kidney bean arrived from Central Mexico and Guatemala.
4. Kites
All of us have memories of flying kites on Baisakhi, but even they are not Indian. They flew in to the Indian skyline from China.
5. Aaloo- Potatoes
Almost every other Indian dish seems to have aaloo in it. But did you know this vegetable originated hundreds of years ago in southern Peru and north western Bolivia?
6. Cricket
The sport we consider a religion is traditionally not ours. It was invented in England and the Britishers bought it to our country, but we gave our time and sweat to the sport and have made it our own.
7. Hand knitting
Our grandmothers' favorite pastime actually comes from the land of the mummies: Egypt.
8. Biryani
The Hyderabadi biryani is famous all across the nation, but historians claim that it was first brought to India by Turkic invaders.
The Hyderabadi biryani is famous all across the nation, but historians claim that it was first brought to India by Turkic invaders.
9. Maggi
Who would have thought our very own Maggi is in fact not ours? India's favorite snack comes from Switzerland. It was invented by Julius Maggi way back in 1872.
10. Silk
Our mothers have a huge stock of silk sarees. But did you know that silk was brought to our country centuries ago by Chinese traders?
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