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Common Ingredients Used in Indian Breads

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Which flour is commonly used in making roti, a staple Indian flatbread?

  1. Maida

  2. Atta

  3. Besan

  4. Ragi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Atta, also known as whole wheat flour, is the most widely used flour for making roti in India.

What is the primary ingredient in naan, a popular North Indian flatbread?

  1. Maida

  2. Atta

  3. Yogurt

  4. Baking Soda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naan is typically made with maida, a refined wheat flour, which gives it a soft and chewy texture.

Which ingredient is responsible for the distinct sour flavor of sourdough bread?

  1. Yeast

  2. Baking Soda

  3. Lactic Acid

  4. Vinegar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sourdough bread gets its sour flavor from lactic acid, which is produced by the fermentation of bacteria and yeast in the dough.

What is the traditional leavening agent used in making dhokla, a Gujarati steamed bread?

  1. Baking Powder

  2. Baking Soda

  3. Yeast

  4. Fruit Juice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dhokla is traditionally made using fruit juice, such as lemon or orange juice, as a leavening agent.

Which ingredient is added to the dough to give paratha, a layered flatbread, its flaky texture?

  1. Butter

  2. Oil

  3. Ghee

  4. Yogurt


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ghee, a clarified butter, is commonly used to brush or spread between the layers of paratha dough, creating a flaky and crispy texture.

What is the main ingredient in poori, a deep-fried puffed bread?

  1. Maida

  2. Atta

  3. Semolina

  4. Rice Flour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Poori is typically made with maida, which gives it a light and crispy texture when fried.

Which ingredient is added to the dough to enhance the flavor and aroma of kulcha, a North Indian flatbread?

  1. Cumin Seeds

  2. Fennel Seeds

  3. Carom Seeds

  4. Nigella Seeds


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nigella seeds, also known as kalonji, are commonly added to kulcha dough to impart a distinctive flavor and aroma.

What is the primary ingredient in bhatura, a fluffy deep-fried bread often served with chole?

  1. Maida

  2. Atta

  3. Yogurt

  4. Baking Soda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhatura is made with maida, which gives it a light and airy texture when fried.

Which ingredient is used to make the soft and spongy texture of idli, a South Indian steamed rice cake?

  1. Urad Dal

  2. Chana Dal

  3. Moong Dal

  4. Toor Dal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idli is made with a batter consisting primarily of urad dal, which gives it a soft and fluffy texture.

What is the main ingredient in dosa, a thin and crispy South Indian crepe?

  1. Rice

  2. Lentils

  3. Semolina

  4. Tapioca Flour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dosa is made with a batter consisting primarily of rice, which gives it a thin and crispy texture when cooked.

Which ingredient is added to the dough to give appam, a South Indian steamed pancake, its unique honeycomb texture?

  1. Baking Soda

  2. Baking Powder

  3. Yeast

  4. Coconut Milk


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coconut milk is added to appam batter to give it a light and fluffy texture, as well as a distinct flavor.

What is the primary ingredient in jalebi, a sweet, deep-fried batter-based dessert?

  1. Maida

  2. Atta

  3. Semolina

  4. Rice Flour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jalebi is made with a batter consisting primarily of maida, which gives it a crispy and chewy texture when fried.

Which ingredient is added to the dough to give puri, a deep-fried puffed bread, its characteristic golden color?

  1. Turmeric Powder

  2. Saffron

  3. Cumin Seeds

  4. Fennel Seeds


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Turmeric powder is commonly added to puri dough to give it a golden yellow color.

What is the main ingredient in chapati, a staple unleavened flatbread in North India?

  1. Maida

  2. Atta

  3. Besan

  4. Ragi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chapati is made with atta, which gives it a soft and pliable texture.

Which ingredient is added to the dough to give bhakri, a Gujarati flatbread, its unique nutty flavor?

  1. Bajra Flour

  2. Jowar Flour

  3. Ragi Flour

  4. Corn Flour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bajra flour, also known as pearl millet flour, is the primary ingredient in bhakri, giving it a nutty flavor and a slightly coarse texture.

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