Cabbage, with its crunchy texture and distinct taste, arrived in Indian cuisine during the colonial period from Europe and Asia.
Okra, known as 'lady’s finger' in India, originated in Africa and arrived in India during the transatlantic slave trade.
Originating from Central Asia, they came to India through the Silk Road trade and have now become essential in Indian cuisine.
Bell peppers, known as capsicum in Indian cuisine, were brought to India by the Portuguese.
Chillies, renowned for their fiery taste, were brought to India by the Portuguese during the colonial era.
Originally from the Mediterranean, cauliflower was introduced to India during the colonial era.
Tomatoes, typically a key element in Indian cuisine, originated from Central and South America. The Portuguese introduced tomatoes to India.
Introduced by the Portuguese in the 17th century, potatoes, originally from the Andes region of South America, have become a vital ingredient in Indian cuisine.