Sweet Breads of India

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Which sweet bread is known for its crispy outer layer and soft, fluffy interior?

  1. Jalebi

  2. Rasgulla

  3. Gulab Jamun

  4. Mysore Pak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jalebi is a popular sweet bread in India, made by deep-frying batter in a circular shape and then soaking it in sugar syrup.

What is the main ingredient used in making Rasgulla?

  1. Rice flour

  2. Wheat flour

  3. Chenna (cottage cheese)

  4. Semolina


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rasgulla is a sweet bread made from chenna (cottage cheese), which is kneaded into a dough, shaped into balls, and then cooked in sugar syrup.

Which sweet bread is often served with a dollop of ghee or rabdi?

  1. Puran Poli

  2. Malpua

  3. Laddu

  4. Barfi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Puran Poli is a sweet bread made from wheat flour and stuffed with a sweet filling made from lentils, jaggery, and spices. It is often served with a dollop of ghee or rabdi.

What is the key ingredient that gives Mysore Pak its unique texture and flavor?

  1. Gram flour

  2. Rice flour

  3. Besan (chickpea flour)

  4. Semolina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mysore Pak is a sweet bread made from gram flour, sugar, and ghee. The gram flour gives Mysore Pak its unique texture and flavor.

Which sweet bread is made from a combination of semolina, sugar, and ghee?

  1. Soan Papdi

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Balushahi

  4. Shrikhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Soan Papdi is a sweet bread made from a combination of semolina, sugar, and ghee. It is known for its flaky and crispy texture.

What is the traditional shape of a Gulab Jamun?

  1. Round

  2. Square

  3. Triangular

  4. Oval


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gulab Jamun is a sweet bread made from khoya (dried milk solids), which is kneaded into a dough, shaped into balls, and then deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup. The traditional shape of a Gulab Jamun is round.

Which sweet bread is made from a batter of rice flour, jaggery, and coconut?

  1. Appam

  2. Dosa

  3. Idli

  4. Vada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Appam is a sweet bread made from a batter of rice flour, jaggery, and coconut. It is cooked in a special pan called an appachatti, which gives it a unique shape and texture.

What is the main ingredient used in making Malpua?

  1. Wheat flour

  2. Rice flour

  3. Semolina

  4. Maida (refined flour)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malpua is a sweet bread made from maida (refined flour), which is mixed with milk, sugar, and spices to form a batter. The batter is then deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup.

Which sweet bread is often served as a dessert during festivals and special occasions?

  1. Laddu

  2. Barfi

  3. Jalebi

  4. Rasgulla


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Laddu, Barfi, Jalebi, and Rasgulla are all popular sweet breads that are often served as desserts during festivals and special occasions in India.

What is the unique feature of Balushahi?

  1. Its spiral shape

  2. Its crispy texture

  3. Its soft and fluffy interior

  4. Its sweet and tangy flavor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Balushahi is a sweet bread known for its unique spiral shape. It is made from a dough of maida (refined flour), sugar, and ghee, which is then shaped into spirals and deep-fried.

Which sweet bread is made from a batter of urad dal (black lentils), rice, and jaggery?

  1. Medu Vada

  2. Idli

  3. Dosa

  4. Vada Pav


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Medu Vada is a sweet bread made from a batter of urad dal (black lentils), rice, and jaggery. It is deep-fried and served with chutney.

What is the main ingredient used in making Shrikhand?

  1. Yogurt

  2. Milk

  3. Cream

  4. Paneer (cottage cheese)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shrikhand is a sweet bread made from yogurt, which is hung overnight to remove excess water. It is then mixed with sugar, cardamom, and saffron to create a thick and creamy dessert.

Which sweet bread is made from a dough of wheat flour, sugar, and ghee, and is often filled with a sweet filling?

  1. Paratha

  2. Poori

  3. Bhatura

  4. Kulcha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kulcha is a sweet bread made from a dough of wheat flour, sugar, and ghee. It is often filled with a sweet filling such as khoya (dried milk solids), nuts, or fruits.

What is the key ingredient that gives Laddu its unique texture and flavor?

  1. Besan (chickpea flour)

  2. Gram flour

  3. Semolina

  4. Rice flour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laddu is a sweet bread made from besan (chickpea flour), which is roasted and then mixed with sugar, ghee, and spices. The besan gives Laddu its unique texture and flavor.

Which sweet bread is made from a dough of wheat flour, sugar, and ghee, and is often shaped into a spiral or circular shape?

  1. Naan

  2. Roti

  3. Paratha

  4. Kulcha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Paratha is a sweet bread made from a dough of wheat flour, sugar, and ghee. It is often shaped into a spiral or circular shape and cooked on a tawa (griddle).

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