Indian Breads

Description: Test your knowledge about the diverse and delicious Indian breads with this quiz. From the classic roti to the unique paratha, explore the rich culinary heritage of India through its breads.
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Which of these is a type of unleavened flatbread commonly eaten in North India?

  1. Naan

  2. Roti

  3. Paratha

  4. Kulcha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Roti is a staple flatbread in North India, made with whole wheat flour and cooked on a tawa (griddle).

What is the main ingredient used to make naan?

  1. All-purpose flour

  2. Whole wheat flour

  3. Maida

  4. Semolina


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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

Which of these is a type of stuffed paratha popular in Punjab?

  1. Aloo Paratha

  2. Gobi Paratha

  3. Paneer Paratha

  4. Keema Paratha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aloo Paratha is a popular stuffed paratha made with mashed potatoes, spices, and herbs.

What is the traditional method of cooking kulcha?

  1. Baking

  2. Frying

  3. Grilling

  4. Tandoor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kulcha is traditionally cooked in a tandoor (clay oven), which gives it a unique smoky flavor and texture.

Which of these is a type of sweet bread popular in South India?

  1. Appam

  2. Dosa

  3. Idli

  4. Payasam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Appam is a type of fermented rice pancake popular in South India, often served with stews or curries.

What is the main ingredient used to make dosa?

  1. Rice flour

  2. Lentil flour

  3. Semolina

  4. Maida


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dosa is made with a batter of rice flour and lentil flour, fermented and cooked on a hot griddle.

Which of these is a type of steamed rice cake popular in South India?

  1. Idli

  2. Vada

  3. Sambar

  4. Rasam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idli is a steamed rice cake made with a batter of rice and lentil flour, often served with sambar and chutney.

What is the traditional accompaniment to idli?

  1. Sambar

  2. Chutney

  3. Rasam

  4. Yogurt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sambar is a lentil-based stew, often served with idli, dosa, and other South Indian dishes.

Which of these is a type of flatbread popular in Maharashtra?

  1. Bhakri

  2. Thepla

  3. Paratha

  4. Kulcha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakri is a type of flatbread made with jowar (sorghum) flour, popular in Maharashtra and other parts of India.

What is the main ingredient used to make thepla?

  1. Wheat flour

  2. Gram flour

  3. Rice flour

  4. Jowar flour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thepla is made with a dough of wheat flour, spices, and herbs, often rolled and cooked on a tawa (griddle).

Which of these is a type of stuffed bread popular in Gujarat?

  1. Dhokla

  2. Khandvi

  3. Khaman

  4. Patra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhokla is a type of steamed bread made with a batter of rice and lentil flour, often served with chutney and yogurt.

What is the traditional method of cooking khandvi?

  1. Baking

  2. Frying

  3. Steaming

  4. Rolling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Khandvi is made by rolling a batter of gram flour, yogurt, and spices into thin rolls, then steaming them.

Which of these is a type of sweet bread popular in Bengal?

  1. Rasgulla

  2. Sandesh

  3. Mishti Doi

  4. Chhena Poda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rasgulla is a type of sweet dumpling made with chhena (cottage cheese), semolina, and sugar syrup.

What is the main ingredient used to make sandesh?

  1. Chhena

  2. Khoya

  3. Maida

  4. Semolina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sandesh is made with chhena (cottage cheese), sugar, and flavorings, often shaped into various forms and served as a dessert.

Which of these is a type of fried bread popular in North India?

  1. Puri

  2. Bhatura

  3. Kachori

  4. Samosa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Puri is a type of deep-fried flatbread made with whole wheat flour, often served with curries or vegetables.

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