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Indian Home-Cooked Food Pairings

Description: Test your knowledge of Indian home-cooked food pairings with this quiz. Learn about the traditional combinations of dishes that create a harmonious and flavorful meal.
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Which of these is a classic pairing for a hearty North Indian meal?

  1. Dal Makhani and Jeera Rice

  2. Idli and Sambar

  3. Dosa and Coconut Chutney

  4. Pav Bhaji and Vada Pav


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dal Makhani, a rich and creamy lentil dish, is often paired with Jeera Rice, a fragrant rice cooked with cumin seeds, to create a comforting and satisfying meal.

What is the traditional accompaniment to a plate of steaming hot idlis?

  1. Coconut Chutney

  2. Sambar

  3. Rasam

  4. Pesarattu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sambar, a tangy and flavorful lentil-based stew, is the quintessential accompaniment to idlis, providing a contrasting texture and a burst of flavor.

Which dish is commonly paired with a crispy dosa for a South Indian breakfast?

  1. Coconut Chutney

  2. Sambar

  3. Rasam

  4. Upma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coconut chutney, with its creamy texture and refreshing flavor, is the perfect complement to the crispy and savory dosa, creating a harmonious and satisfying breakfast experience.

What is the traditional bread served with a spicy and tangy Pav Bhaji?

  1. Vada Pav

  2. Pao Bhaji

  3. Kulcha

  4. Naan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pao Bhaji is a classic combination where a spicy and tangy vegetable curry is served with soft and fluffy pao, a type of bread roll, creating a flavorful and satisfying street food dish.

Which dish is often paired with aloo paratha for a wholesome Punjabi breakfast?

  1. Chole Bhature

  2. Lassi

  3. Raita

  4. Aloo Tikki


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lassi, a refreshing yogurt-based drink, is a common accompaniment to aloo paratha, providing a cooling contrast to the spicy and flavorful potato-stuffed flatbread.

What is the traditional side dish served with a plate of Hyderabadi biryani?

  1. Raita

  2. Salan

  3. Mirchi ka Salan

  4. Kachumber Salad


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mirchi ka Salan, a spicy and tangy gravy made with green chilies, is a classic accompaniment to Hyderabadi biryani, adding a layer of flavor and heat to the aromatic rice dish.

Which dish is commonly paired with aloo puri for a traditional North Indian breakfast?

  1. Chole Bhature

  2. Lassi

  3. Raita

  4. Sabzi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chole Bhature is a classic North Indian breakfast combination where fluffy bhature, a type of fried bread, is served with a spicy and tangy chickpea curry known as chole, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal.

What is the traditional accompaniment to a plate of steaming hot momos?

  1. Schezwan Sauce

  2. Soy Sauce

  3. Chutney

  4. Mayonnaise


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chutney, a flavorful and tangy condiment, is the traditional accompaniment to momos, providing a contrasting texture and a burst of flavor to the steamed dumplings.

Which dish is commonly paired with aloo tikki for a popular street food snack?

  1. Chole Bhature

  2. Lassi

  3. Raita

  4. Chutney


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chutney, with its tangy and refreshing flavor, is the perfect complement to aloo tikki, a crispy potato patty, creating a flavorful and satisfying street food snack.

What is the traditional side dish served with a plate of Gujarati thali?

  1. Kadhi

  2. Dhokla

  3. Khandvi

  4. Fafda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kadhi, a yogurt-based curry, is a traditional accompaniment to a Gujarati thali, providing a tangy and flavorful contrast to the various dishes served on the platter.

Which dish is commonly paired with misal pav for a spicy and tangy Maharashtrian breakfast?

  1. Vada Pav

  2. Pao Bhaji

  3. Upma

  4. Poha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vada Pav, a popular street food snack consisting of a spicy potato patty sandwiched between two pieces of bread, is a common accompaniment to misal pav, a spicy and tangy lentil-based dish, creating a flavorful and satisfying breakfast.

What is the traditional side dish served with a plate of Rajasthani dal bati churma?

  1. Kadhi

  2. Gatte ki Sabzi

  3. Ker Sangri

  4. Laal Maas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gatte ki Sabzi, a dish made with gram flour dumplings cooked in a yogurt-based gravy, is a traditional accompaniment to dal bati churma, a Rajasthani delicacy consisting of lentils, wheat balls, and crumbled sweet bread.

Which dish is commonly paired with puri for a traditional North Indian breakfast?

  1. Chole Bhature

  2. Lassi

  3. Aloo Sabzi

  4. Raita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aloo Sabzi, a simple yet flavorful potato-based dish, is a common accompaniment to puri, a deep-fried flatbread, creating a satisfying and wholesome breakfast.

What is the traditional side dish served with a plate of Bengali fish curry?

  1. Rice

  2. Roti

  3. Luchi

  4. Paratha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice is the traditional side dish served with Bengali fish curry, providing a starchy base to complement the flavorful and spicy curry.

Which dish is commonly paired with sambar for a traditional South Indian meal?

  1. Idli

  2. Dosa

  3. Vada

  4. Upma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idli, a steamed rice cake, is a common accompaniment to sambar, a tangy and flavorful lentil-based stew, creating a harmonious and satisfying South Indian meal.

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