Which foods were introduced to India through Portuguese trade?

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During the 16th century, Portuguese traders introduced a variety of New World produce to India that significantly influenced the country's culinary landscape. These items thrived in India's tropical climate and became integral components of many regional cuisines.12

The foods introduced through Portuguese trade include:

Potatoes32
Tomatoes32
Chilies (chili peppers)32
Cashew nuts32
Papayas32
Pineapples3
Guavas2

In regions such as Goa, which remained under Portuguese rule for 450 years, this influence on cooking remains particularly visible today.1