8 Desi Dishes Relished In India But Have A Foreign Origin

1. Dal Rice

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2. Gulab Jamun

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3. Chicken Tikka Masala

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4. Jalebi

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5. Vindaloo

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6. Rajma Chawal

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7. Filter Coffee

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8. Samosa

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