Today we cannot think of food without chillies. These were brought to our country by traders coming from
Correct Answer :
South America
Solution :
The correct option is South America.
Chillies are an essential part of modern cooking, but they are not native to India. They were originally cultivated in South America and Central America.
Portuguese traders introduced chillies from South America to India in the 16th century. Before their arrival, Indian cuisine relied on black pepper and long pepper to add spiciness to food.
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