Indian Cooking Techniques

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Which of these is a common technique used in Indian cooking to enhance the flavor of dishes?

  1. Tempering

  2. Sautéing

  3. Frying

  4. Baking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tempering is a technique where spices are heated in hot oil or ghee to release their flavor and aroma before adding them to the dish.

What is the process of cooking food in a sealed pot with a small amount of liquid called?

  1. Steaming

  2. Boiling

  3. Braising

  4. Dum Pukht


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dum Pukht is a slow-cooking technique where food is cooked in a sealed pot with a small amount of liquid, allowing the flavors to develop and meld together.

Which of these techniques involves cooking food on a skewer over an open fire?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Tikka

  3. Kabab

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tandoori, Tikka, and Kabab are all techniques that involve cooking food on a skewer over an open fire.

What is the technique of cooking food in a clay oven called?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Naan

  3. Kulcha

  4. Roti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tandoori is a technique of cooking food in a clay oven, which gives it a unique smoky flavor.

Which of these is a common technique used to make flatbreads in Indian cuisine?

  1. Tawa

  2. Griddle

  3. Frying Pan

  4. Oven


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tawa is a flat griddle used to cook flatbreads like roti, paratha, and naan.

What is the process of cooking food in a large pot with a small amount of liquid and spices called?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulao

  3. Korma

  4. Vindaloo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biryani is a dish made with rice, meat, vegetables, and spices, cooked in a large pot with a small amount of liquid.

Which of these techniques involves marinating meat in yogurt and spices before cooking?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Tikka

  3. Kabab

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tandoori, Tikka, and Kabab all involve marinating meat in yogurt and spices before cooking.

What is the technique of cooking food in a hot oil bath called?

  1. Deep Frying

  2. Shallow Frying

  3. Sautéing

  4. Stir-Frying


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deep Frying is a technique of cooking food in a hot oil bath, submerging it completely.

Which of these is a common technique used to make yogurt in Indian cuisine?

  1. Curdling

  2. Fermentation

  3. Culturing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Curdling, Fermentation, and Culturing are all techniques used to make yogurt in Indian cuisine.

What is the process of cooking food in a thick sauce called?

  1. Korma

  2. Vindaloo

  3. Rogan Josh

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Korma, Vindaloo, and Rogan Josh are all dishes that involve cooking food in a thick sauce.

Which of these is a common technique used to make pickles in Indian cuisine?

  1. Fermentation

  2. Pickling

  3. Preservation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fermentation, Pickling, and Preservation are all techniques used to make pickles in Indian cuisine.

What is the process of cooking food in a clay pot called?

  1. Handi

  2. Degchi

  3. Biryani Pot

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Handi, Degchi, and Biryani Pot are all clay pots used for cooking in Indian cuisine.

Which of these is a common technique used to make sweets in Indian cuisine?

  1. Sugar Syrup

  2. Milk Solids

  3. Ghee

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sugar Syrup, Milk Solids, and Ghee are all common ingredients used to make sweets in Indian cuisine.

What is the process of cooking food in a tandoor oven called?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Naan

  3. Kulcha

  4. Roti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tandoori is a technique of cooking food in a tandoor oven, which gives it a unique smoky flavor.

Which of these is a common technique used to make chaat in Indian cuisine?

  1. Mixing

  2. Tossing

  3. Spicing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mixing, Tossing, and Spicing are all common techniques used to make chaat in Indian cuisine.

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