soup2nuts t1_j5yc3mn wrote
Reply to comment by crestnest in TIL The Indian dish Vindaloo originates from the Portuguese dish "Carne de Vinha D’alhos" which was brought to India by Vasco da Gama who also introduced chilli peppers to India. by memboww
Chilies are native to the Americas as are potatoes and tomatoes, which are part of the nightshade family. They were developed by the indegenous peoples as staple crops from their practically poisonous wild ancestors. There are over 2000 varieties of potatoes. When potatoes are first introduced to Europe some church authorities condemned them as Satanic because they are not mentioned in the Bible.
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