When did Indian food become spicy?
Bruh, Indian food has been spicy since forever. Just depends on the region and the dish. Try Vindaloo for a kick, thank me later.
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Indian food has always been known for its spices, but it became extra spicy after the Portuguese introduced chili peppers in the 15th century.
India has used spices for thousands of years, but the real heat kicked in with the arrival of chili peppers from the Americas in the 1500s.
They've been using spices for millennia, but chilies cranked up the heat after 1498 post-Portuguese exploration.
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