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Essential Cooking Techniques for Indian Cuisine

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Which cooking technique involves slow cooking of food in a sealed pot with a small amount of liquid?

  1. Dum Pukht

  2. Tandoori

  3. Biryani

  4. Korma


Correct Option: A
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 intensify.

What is the process of marinating meat or vegetables in yogurt, spices, and herbs before cooking called?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Tikka

  3. Kebabs

  4. Korma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tandoori is a cooking technique where meat or vegetables are marinated in yogurt, spices, and herbs before being cooked in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven.

Which cooking technique involves grilling meat or vegetables on skewers over a charcoal fire?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Tikka

  3. Kebabs

  4. Korma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kebabs are grilled meat or vegetables that are skewered and cooked over a charcoal fire.

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

  1. Tandoori

  2. Tikka

  3. Kebabs

  4. Korma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tandoori is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven.

Which cooking technique involves cooking food in a pot with a small amount of oil or ghee?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Tikka

  3. Kebabs

  4. Tadka


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tadka is a cooking technique where spices are tempered in a small amount of oil or ghee, releasing their flavors and aromas.

What is the process of cooking food in a large pot with a lot of liquid called?

  1. Korma

  2. Biryani

  3. Nihari

  4. Haleem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Korma is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a large pot with a lot of liquid, creating a rich and flavorful sauce.

Which cooking technique involves cooking food in a sealed pot with rice and spices?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulao

  3. Jeera Rice

  4. Matar Pulao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biryani is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a sealed pot with rice and spices, creating a flavorful and aromatic dish.

What is the process of cooking food in a pot with a lot of water and spices called?

  1. Nihari

  2. Haleem

  3. Paya

  4. Khichdi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nihari is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a pot with a lot of water and spices, creating a rich and flavorful stew.

Which cooking technique involves cooking food in a pot with a lot of lentils and spices?

  1. Haleem

  2. Paya

  3. Khichdi

  4. Dal Makhani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haleem is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a pot with a lot of lentils and spices, creating a thick and flavorful stew.

What is the process of cooking food in a pot with a lot of vegetables and spices called?

  1. Paya

  2. Khichdi

  3. Dal Makhani

  4. Sabzi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sabzi is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a pot with a lot of vegetables and spices, creating a flavorful and nutritious dish.

Which cooking technique involves cooking food in a pot with a lot of yogurt and spices?

  1. Raita

  2. Kadhi

  3. Lassi

  4. Chutney


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kadhi is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a pot with a lot of yogurt and spices, creating a flavorful and tangy dish.

What is the process of cooking food in a pot with a lot of milk and spices called?

  1. Lassi

  2. Chutney

  3. Phirni

  4. Kheer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Phirni is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a pot with a lot of milk and spices, creating a creamy and flavorful dessert.

Which cooking technique involves cooking food in a pot with a lot of sugar and spices?

  1. Kheer

  2. Jalebi

  3. Gulab Jamun

  4. Rasgulla


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jalebi is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a pot with a lot of sugar and spices, creating a sweet and crispy dessert.

What is the process of cooking food in a pot with a lot of flour and spices called?

  1. Gulab Jamun

  2. Rasgulla

  3. Pakora

  4. Samosa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pakora is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a pot with a lot of flour and spices, creating a crispy and flavorful snack.

Which cooking technique involves cooking food in a pot with a lot of oil and spices?

  1. Samosa

  2. Kachori

  3. Puri

  4. Bhatura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samosa is a cooking technique where food is cooked in a pot with a lot of oil and spices, creating a crispy and flavorful snack.

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