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Vindaloo, a popular Indian dish, has its roots in the Portuguese dish Carne de Vinha D’alhos which was brought to India by explorer Vasco da Gama. He also introduced chilli peppers to the country at the same time.

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Vindaloo, a popular Indian dish, has its roots in the Portuguese dish “Carne de Vinha D’alhos” which was brought to India by explorer Vasco da Gama. He also introduced chilli peppers to the country at the same time.

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