6 Indian Street Foods that did not originate in India

Momos

Momos is one of most loved street food of India, especially for spicy-food lovers. However, the food is said to have originated in countries at the Himalayan foothills- Nepal or Tibet.

Samosa

Yes! your much loved street food that is cooked in houses as well is said to have arrived historically from Middle East or Central Asia where it was called 'Sambusa'.

Jalebi

Yes! the dessert that is often 'national sweets of India' as it is distributed on August 15 and January 26. Jalebi is said to have originated in West Asia.

Shawarma

Shawarma which has become a go to street food for non-vegetarian lovers in India has its roots in Turkey and West Asia.

Naan

A thick bread which is sold at almost every restaurant or eatery in India has its roots in Persia or Central Asia.

Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken which has now become a synonym food of India in the foreign actually has its roots in West Asia.