Indian Rice Dishes

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Which of these is a popular rice dish from the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulihora

  3. Pongal

  4. Khichdi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pulihora is a tangy and flavorful rice dish made with tamarind, spices, and herbs.

What is the name of the iconic rice dish from the state of Tamil Nadu, often served during festivals?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pongal

  3. Idli

  4. Dosa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pongal is a sweet and savory rice dish cooked with lentils, ghee, and spices.

Which rice dish is known for its aromatic and flavorful blend of spices, and is often served with meat or vegetables?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulihora

  3. Pongal

  4. Khichdi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biryani is a layered rice dish with meat, vegetables, and spices, cooked together in a sealed pot.

What is the name of the simple yet comforting rice dish made with lentils, spices, and vegetables?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulihora

  3. Pongal

  4. Khichdi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Khichdi is a one-pot meal made with rice, lentils, and spices, often served as a comfort food.

Which of these rice dishes is known for its unique cooking method, where the rice is steamed inside a bamboo shoot?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulihora

  3. Pongal

  4. Bamboo Rice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bamboo Rice is a specialty dish from the northeastern states of India, where rice is cooked inside a bamboo shoot.

What is the name of the flavorful rice dish from the state of Kerala, made with coconut, spices, and vegetables?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulihora

  3. Pongal

  4. Sadhya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sadhya is a traditional Kerala feast served on a banana leaf, featuring various rice dishes, curries, and accompaniments.

Which rice dish is known for its distinct black color, often served with fish or seafood?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulihora

  3. Pongal

  4. Black Rice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Black Rice is a variety of rice with a deep black color, often used in dishes from the eastern states of India.

What is the name of the aromatic rice dish from the state of West Bengal, made with fragrant Gobindobhog rice?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulihora

  3. Pongal

  4. Ghoti Biryani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ghoti Biryani is a flavorful rice dish from West Bengal, made with Gobindobhog rice, spices, and meat or vegetables.

Which rice dish is known for its unique preparation method, where the rice is cooked in a clay pot sealed with dough?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulihora

  3. Pongal

  4. Dum Biryani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dum Biryani is a slow-cooked rice dish made in a sealed clay pot, resulting in tender meat and aromatic rice.

What is the name of the popular rice dish from the state of Maharashtra, made with a blend of spices, peanuts, and coconut?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulihora

  3. Pongal

  4. Batata Poha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Batata Poha is a Maharashtrian rice dish made with flattened rice, potatoes, spices, and peanuts.

Which rice dish is known for its vibrant yellow color, often served during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulihora

  3. Pongal

  4. Yellow Rice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yellow Rice is a colorful rice dish made with turmeric, spices, and ghee, often served during special occasions.

What is the name of the traditional rice dish from the state of Karnataka, made with a blend of spices, lentils, and vegetables?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulihora

  3. Pongal

  4. Chitranna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chitranna is a flavorful rice dish from Karnataka, made with rice, lentils, spices, and vegetables.

Which rice dish is known for its unique cooking method, where the rice is cooked in a pot with a hole at the bottom, allowing steam to escape?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulihora

  3. Pongal

  4. Seeraga Samba Rice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Seeraga Samba Rice is a fragrant rice dish from Tamil Nadu, cooked in a pot with a hole at the bottom.

What is the name of the popular rice dish from the state of Odisha, made with a blend of spices, coconut, and vegetables?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulihora

  3. Pongal

  4. Pakhala


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pakhala is a refreshing rice dish from Odisha, made with fermented rice, yogurt, and spices.

Which rice dish is known for its unique preparation method, where the rice is cooked in a pot with a lid sealed with dough?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulihora

  3. Pongal

  4. Hyderabadi Biryani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hyderabadi Biryani is a flavorful rice dish from Hyderabad, made with rice, meat, spices, and a dough-sealed pot.

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