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The Variety of Vegetarian Dishes in Indian Cuisine

Description: Explore the diverse world of vegetarian dishes in Indian cuisine, known for its vibrant flavors and rich cultural heritage. Test your knowledge about the variety of vegetarian dishes, their regional specialties, and the unique ingredients used in their preparation.
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Which of these dishes is a popular vegetarian curry from North India, made with a blend of spices, yogurt, and vegetables?

  1. Kadhi Pakoda

  2. Chana Masala

  3. Sambar

  4. Rasam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kadhi Pakoda is a yogurt-based curry with pakoras (fritters) made from chickpea flour and spices.

What is the main ingredient in the South Indian dish 'Dosa', a crispy crepe-like dish served with various chutneys and sambar?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Lentils

  4. Potatoes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dosa is made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils, resulting in a crispy and savory crepe.

Which of these dishes is a traditional Gujarati dish made with steamed rice cakes, served with a spicy potato curry and yogurt?

  1. Dhokla

  2. Idli

  3. Vada Pav

  4. Pav Bhaji


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhokla is a steamed rice cake made with a batter of fermented rice and lentils, served with a spicy potato curry and yogurt.

What is the primary ingredient in 'Chole Bhature', a popular North Indian dish consisting of a spicy chickpea curry served with fluffy fried bread?

  1. Chickpeas

  2. Potatoes

  3. Lentils

  4. Rice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chole Bhature is made with a spicy chickpea curry served with bhature, a fluffy fried bread made from wheat flour.

Which of these dishes is a Maharashtrian delicacy made with a spicy curry of mixed vegetables, served with a soft bun?

  1. Pav Bhaji

  2. Vada Pav

  3. Misal Pav

  4. Bhelpuri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Misal Pav is a spicy curry of mixed vegetables, served with a soft bun called pav.

What is the main ingredient in 'Idli', a South Indian breakfast dish consisting of steamed rice cakes served with various chutneys and sambar?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Lentils

  4. Potatoes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idli is made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils, resulting in soft and fluffy steamed rice cakes.

Which of these dishes is a popular street food in Mumbai, consisting of a potato patty served in a bun with various chutneys and spices?

  1. Vada Pav

  2. Pav Bhaji

  3. Misal Pav

  4. Bhelpuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vada Pav is a popular street food in Mumbai, made with a potato patty served in a bun with various chutneys and spices.

What is the primary ingredient in 'Biryani', a layered rice dish with vegetables, spices, and often meat or paneer?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Lentils

  4. Potatoes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biryani is a layered rice dish made with rice, vegetables, spices, and often meat or paneer.

Which of these dishes is a traditional Rajasthani dish made with a spicy curry of lentils, served with rice or roti?

  1. Dal Baati Churma

  2. Gatte Ki Sabzi

  3. Laal Maas

  4. Mohan Thaal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dal Baati Churma is a traditional Rajasthani dish made with a spicy curry of lentils, served with baati (wheat rolls) and churma (a sweet dish made from wheat flour and jaggery).

What is the main ingredient in 'Gatte Ki Sabzi', a popular Rajasthani dish consisting of dumplings made from chickpea flour and served in a yogurt-based curry?

  1. Chickpeas

  2. Potatoes

  3. Lentils

  4. Rice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gatte Ki Sabzi is made with dumplings made from chickpea flour and served in a yogurt-based curry.

Which of these dishes is a traditional Kashmiri dish made with lotus stems, nadru (lotus root), and yogurt?

  1. Rogan Josh

  2. Yakhni Pulao

  3. Nadru Yakhni

  4. Gushtaba


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nadru Yakhni is a traditional Kashmiri dish made with lotus stems, nadru (lotus root), and yogurt.

What is the primary ingredient in 'Sambar', a South Indian lentil-based soup often served with rice or idli?

  1. Lentils

  2. Potatoes

  3. Vegetables

  4. Rice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sambar is a lentil-based soup made with various vegetables, spices, and tamarind, often served with rice or idli.

Which of these dishes is a popular street food in Delhi, consisting of a chickpea curry served with fried bread?

  1. Chole Bhature

  2. Pav Bhaji

  3. Misal Pav

  4. Bhelpuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chole Bhature is a popular street food in Delhi, made with a chickpea curry served with bhature, a fluffy fried bread made from wheat flour.

What is the main ingredient in 'Rasam', a South Indian soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, and spices?

  1. Tamarind

  2. Tomatoes

  3. Spices

  4. Lentils


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rasam is a soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, and spices, often served with rice or idli.

Which of these dishes is a traditional Bengali dish made with a spicy curry of potatoes and vegetables, served with rice?

  1. Aloo Posto

  2. Cholar Dal

  3. Luchi

  4. Sandesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aloo Posto is a traditional Bengali dish made with a spicy curry of potatoes and vegetables, served with rice.

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