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Common Spices and Herbs in Indian Cuisine

Description: Test your knowledge about the spices and herbs commonly used in Indian cuisine, which are known for their distinct flavors and aromas.
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Which spice is known as the "king of spices" and is often used in garam masala?

  1. Cumin

  2. Cardamom

  3. Cinnamon

  4. Coriander


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cardamom is a highly prized spice in Indian cuisine, known for its warm, slightly sweet, and aromatic flavor. It is often used in garam masala, a spice blend commonly used in Indian cooking.

What is the main ingredient in the spice blend "panch phoron"?

  1. Mustard seeds

  2. Fennel seeds

  3. Cumin seeds

  4. Fenugreek seeds


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Panch phoron is a Bengali five-spice blend that typically consists of mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and nigella seeds. It is often used in tempering dishes or as a garnish.

Which herb is commonly used in Indian cooking to add a citrusy flavor?

  1. Coriander

  2. Mint

  3. Fenugreek

  4. Lemon grass


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lemon grass is a herb with a distinct citrusy flavor and aroma. It is often used in Indian cooking, particularly in soups, curries, and stir-fries, to add a refreshing and tangy touch.

What is the primary ingredient in the spice blend "garam masala"?

  1. Cumin

  2. Cardamom

  3. Cinnamon

  4. Coriander


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cumin is a key ingredient in garam masala, a spice blend commonly used in Indian cooking. It provides a warm, earthy, and slightly bitter flavor to the blend.

Which spice is known for its pungent and slightly bitter flavor and is often used in curries?

  1. Turmeric

  2. Fenugreek

  3. Cumin

  4. Mustard seeds


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fenugreek is a spice with a pungent and slightly bitter flavor. It is often used in curries, pickles, and spice blends. It is also known for its medicinal properties.

What is the main ingredient in the spice blend "chat masala"?

  1. Amchoor

  2. Cumin

  3. Coriander

  4. Black salt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amchoor, also known as dried mango powder, is the main ingredient in chat masala. It provides a tangy and sour flavor to the blend, which is commonly used in chaat dishes and as a seasoning for fruits and vegetables.

Which herb is commonly used in Indian cooking to add a cooling effect and is often paired with spicy dishes?

  1. Coriander

  2. Mint

  3. Fenugreek

  4. Lemon grass


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mint is a herb with a refreshing and cooling flavor. It is often used in Indian cooking to balance the heat of spicy dishes. It is also commonly used in chutneys, raitas, and as a garnish.

What is the primary ingredient in the spice blend "sambar powder"?

  1. Coriander

  2. Turmeric

  3. Fenugreek

  4. Red chilies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Red chilies are the primary ingredient in sambar powder, a spice blend commonly used in South Indian cuisine. It provides a spicy and pungent flavor to the blend, which is used in sambar, a lentil-based stew.

Which spice is known for its sweet and slightly smoky flavor and is often used in biryanis and pulaos?

  1. Cumin

  2. Cardamom

  3. Cinnamon

  4. Nutmeg


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nutmeg is a spice with a warm, sweet, and slightly smoky flavor. It is often used in biryanis, pulaos, and other rice dishes. It is also commonly used in desserts and spice blends.

What is the main ingredient in the spice blend "rasam powder"?

  1. Coriander

  2. Turmeric

  3. Fenugreek

  4. Tamarind


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tamarind is the main ingredient in rasam powder, a spice blend commonly used in South Indian cuisine. It provides a tangy and sour flavor to the blend, which is used in rasam, a lentil-based soup.

Which herb is commonly used in Indian cooking to add a slightly bitter and earthy flavor?

  1. Coriander

  2. Mint

  3. Fenugreek

  4. Curry leaves


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Curry leaves are a herb with a slightly bitter and earthy flavor. They are often used in Indian cooking, particularly in South Indian dishes. They are commonly used in curries, stir-fries, and as a garnish.

What is the primary ingredient in the spice blend "garam masala"?

  1. Cumin

  2. Cardamom

  3. Cinnamon

  4. Coriander


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cumin is a key ingredient in garam masala, a spice blend commonly used in Indian cooking. It provides a warm, earthy, and slightly bitter flavor to the blend.

Which spice is known for its pungent and slightly bitter flavor and is often used in curries?

  1. Turmeric

  2. Fenugreek

  3. Cumin

  4. Mustard seeds


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fenugreek is a spice with a pungent and slightly bitter flavor. It is often used in curries, pickles, and spice blends. It is also known for its medicinal properties.

What is the main ingredient in the spice blend "chat masala"?

  1. Amchoor

  2. Cumin

  3. Coriander

  4. Black salt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amchoor, also known as dried mango powder, is the main ingredient in chat masala. It provides a tangy and sour flavor to the blend, which is commonly used in chaat dishes and as a seasoning for fruits and vegetables.

Which herb is commonly used in Indian cooking to add a cooling effect and is often paired with spicy dishes?

  1. Coriander

  2. Mint

  3. Fenugreek

  4. Lemon grass


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mint is a herb with a refreshing and cooling flavor. It is often used in Indian cooking to balance the heat of spicy dishes. It is also commonly used in chutneys, raitas, and as a garnish.

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