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Savory Snacks for Diwali

Description: Test your knowledge about the delectable savory snacks prepared during Diwali, the festival of lights.
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Which of these is a popular savory snack made from rice flour and spices, often shaped into small balls or diamonds?

  1. Murukku

  2. Chakli

  3. Karanji

  4. Gujiya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Murukku is a crispy and flavorful snack made from a mixture of rice flour, lentils, and spices. It is often shaped into small balls or diamonds and deep-fried until golden brown.

What is the main ingredient in Chakli, a crunchy and twisted snack?

  1. Rice flour

  2. Besan (chickpea flour)

  3. Semolina (sooji)

  4. Maida (all-purpose flour)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chakli is made primarily with besan (chickpea flour), which gives it a distinct nutty flavor and a crispy texture.

Karanji, a sweet or savory pastry, is typically filled with what kind of mixture?

  1. Coconut and jaggery

  2. Dry fruits and nuts

  3. Potato and peas

  4. Cheese and herbs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karanji is often filled with a sweet mixture of coconut and jaggery, creating a delicious and indulgent treat.

Which savory snack is made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices, and is often shaped into small dumplings?

  1. Gujiya

  2. Mathri

  3. Samosa

  4. Kachori


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mathri is a crispy and flaky snack made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices. It is often shaped into small dumplings and deep-fried until golden brown.

What is the primary ingredient in Samosa, a popular triangular-shaped snack?

  1. Maida (all-purpose flour)

  2. Puff pastry

  3. Phyllo dough

  4. Rice paper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samosa is made with a dough of maida (all-purpose flour), which is filled with a savory mixture of potatoes, peas, and spices, and then deep-fried until crispy.

Which of these snacks is made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices, and is typically shaped into small balls?

  1. Kachori

  2. Gujiya

  3. Karanji

  4. Mathri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kachori is a deep-fried snack made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices. It is typically filled with a savory mixture of potatoes, lentils, and spices.

What is the main ingredient in Papdi, a crispy and wafer-thin snack?

  1. Rice flour

  2. Besan (chickpea flour)

  3. Semolina (sooji)

  4. Maida (all-purpose flour)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Papdi is made primarily with maida (all-purpose flour), which gives it a crispy and delicate texture.

Which of these snacks is made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices, and is typically shaped into small, round discs?

  1. Mathri

  2. Papdi

  3. Karanji

  4. Gujiya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mathri is a crispy and flaky snack made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices. It is often shaped into small, round discs and deep-fried until golden brown.

What is the primary ingredient in Chivda, a crunchy and flavorful snack mix?

  1. Rice

  2. Corn

  3. Oats

  4. Wheat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chivda is made primarily with rice, which is roasted and mixed with a variety of spices, nuts, and dried fruits.

Which of these snacks is made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices, and is typically shaped into small, diamond-shaped pieces?

  1. Karanji

  2. Gujiya

  3. Mathri

  4. Chakli


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chakli is a crispy and flavorful snack made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices. It is often shaped into small, diamond-shaped pieces and deep-fried until golden brown.

What is the main ingredient in Bhelpuri, a popular street food snack?

  1. Puffed rice

  2. Sev (fried chickpea noodles)

  3. Chopped vegetables

  4. Tamarind chutney


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhelpuri is made primarily with puffed rice, which is mixed with a variety of spices, chopped vegetables, and chutneys.

Which of these snacks is made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices, and is typically shaped into small, cylindrical rolls?

  1. Karanji

  2. Gujiya

  3. Mathri

  4. Nankhatai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nankhatai is a shortbread cookie made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices. It is often shaped into small, cylindrical rolls and baked until golden brown.

What is the primary ingredient in Sev, a crispy and tangy snack?

  1. Chickpea flour

  2. Rice flour

  3. Semolina (sooji)

  4. Maida (all-purpose flour)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sev is made primarily with chickpea flour, which gives it a distinct nutty flavor and a crispy texture.

Which of these snacks is made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices, and is typically shaped into small, round balls?

  1. Karanji

  2. Gujiya

  3. Laddu

  4. Mathri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Laddu is a sweet or savory snack made from a dough of wheat flour, semolina, and spices. It is often shaped into small, round balls and deep-fried until golden brown.

What is the main ingredient in Chiwda, a crunchy and savory snack mix?

  1. Rice

  2. Corn

  3. Oats

  4. Wheat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chiwda is made primarily with wheat, which is roasted and mixed with a variety of spices, nuts, and dried fruits.

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