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Uncovering the Secrets of Indian Street Food

Description: Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant world of Indian street food, where flavors dance and spices ignite your taste buds. Test your knowledge about the diverse dishes, regional specialties, and unique cooking techniques that make Indian street food an unforgettable experience.
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Which of these is a popular street food from Mumbai, known for its spicy potato filling and deep-fried exterior?

  1. Vada Pav

  2. Chole Bhature

  3. Pav Bhaji

  4. Samosa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vada Pav is a beloved street food in Mumbai, consisting of a deep-fried potato patty (vada) sandwiched between two pieces of bread (pav), often served with chutney and chili peppers.

In the bustling streets of Delhi, which delectable dish is famous for its tangy tamarind sauce and crispy fried dough?

  1. Gol Gappe

  2. Bhelpuri

  3. Chaat Papri

  4. Dahi Puri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gol Gappe, also known as Pani Puri, is a popular street food in Delhi. It consists of crispy semolina balls filled with a tangy tamarind sauce, potato, and chickpeas, served with mint water.

Which street food from Kolkata is known for its flaky layers of paratha stuffed with spiced potatoes and served with tangy chutney?

  1. Katthi Roll

  2. Jhal Muri

  3. Puchka

  4. Aloo Tikki Chaat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Katthi Roll is a Kolkata street food delicacy. It consists of paratha (flatbread) stuffed with spiced potatoes, onions, and chutney, rolled and grilled on a hot griddle.

In the vibrant city of Chennai, which street food is famous for its soft idlis steamed in aromatic leaves and served with coconut chutney?

  1. Idli Sambar

  2. Dosa

  3. Vada Curry

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idli Sambar is a popular street food in Chennai. It consists of soft idlis (steamed rice cakes) served with a flavorful sambar (lentil-based stew) and coconut chutney.

Which street food from Hyderabad is known for its tender meat marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled on skewers, and served with mint chutney?

  1. Biryani

  2. Haleem

  3. Kebabs

  4. Nihari


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kebabs are a popular street food in Hyderabad. They are made from tender meat marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled on skewers, and served with mint chutney.

In the streets of Jaipur, which sweet treat is famous for its crispy outer layer and soft, sugary filling?

  1. Jalebi

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Rasmalai

  4. Kulfi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jalebi is a popular street food in Jaipur. It is made from a batter of flour, sugar, and yogurt, deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup.

Which street food from Lucknow is known for its rich gravy made with minced meat, yogurt, and spices, served with soft, fluffy naan?

  1. Nihari

  2. Biryani

  3. Kebabs

  4. Haleem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nihari is a popular street food in Lucknow. It is made with minced meat, yogurt, and spices, slow-cooked until tender and served with soft, fluffy naan.

In the vibrant city of Amritsar, which street food is famous for its golden-fried batter-coated vegetables, served with tangy chutney?

  1. Pakora

  2. Samosa

  3. Bhatura

  4. Chole Bhature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pakora is a popular street food in Amritsar. It consists of vegetables coated in a batter of flour, spices, and herbs, deep-fried until golden brown, and served with tangy chutney.

Which street food from Varanasi is known for its soft, steamed rice dumplings filled with lentils and served with a spicy tomato-based sauce?

  1. Momos

  2. Litti Chokha

  3. Kachori

  4. Gol Gappe


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Litti Chokha is a popular street food in Varanasi. It consists of soft, steamed wheat balls filled with lentils and spices, served with a spicy tomato-based sauce and roasted brinjal.

In the streets of Bhopal, which savory snack is famous for its crispy outer shell and spicy, tangy filling made from chickpeas?

  1. Samosa

  2. Aloo Tikki Chaat

  3. Bhelpuri

  4. Chole Bhature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samosa is a popular street food in Bhopal. It is made with a crispy outer shell filled with a spicy, tangy mixture of chickpeas, potatoes, and spices.

Which street food from Agra is known for its flaky pastry filled with minced meat and spices, deep-fried until golden brown?

  1. Kachori

  2. Samosa

  3. Pakora

  4. Chole Bhature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kachori is a popular street food in Agra. It is made with a flaky pastry filled with minced meat and spices, deep-fried until golden brown.

In the vibrant city of Surat, which sweet treat is famous for its soft, spongy texture and sweet syrup?

  1. Jalebi

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Rasmalai

  4. Kulfi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gulab Jamun is a popular street food in Surat. It is made from milk solids, flour, and sugar, deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup.

Which street food from Kanpur is known for its soft, fluffy bread filled with spiced potatoes, onions, and chutney?

  1. Vada Pav

  2. Chole Bhature

  3. Pav Bhaji

  4. Aloo Tikki Chaat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aloo Tikki Chaat is a popular street food in Kanpur. It consists of soft, fluffy bread filled with spiced potatoes, onions, and chutney.

In the streets of Pune, which savory snack is famous for its crispy outer shell and spicy, tangy filling made from potatoes?

  1. Samosa

  2. Aloo Tikki Chaat

  3. Bhelpuri

  4. Chole Bhature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samosa is a popular street food in Pune. It is made with a crispy outer shell filled with a spicy, tangy mixture of potatoes, peas, and spices.

Which street food from Ahmedabad is known for its soft, steamed rice cakes served with a spicy lentil soup?

  1. Idli Sambar

  2. Dosa

  3. Vada Curry

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idli Sambar is a popular street food in Ahmedabad. It consists of soft, steamed rice cakes served with a spicy lentil soup and coconut chutney.

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