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Classic Indian Food Pairings

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Which of these is a classic pairing in North Indian cuisine?

  1. Chole Bhature

  2. Idli Sambar

  3. Dosa Chutney

  4. Vada Pav


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chole Bhature is a popular street food and restaurant dish in North India, consisting of spicy chickpeas (chole) served with fluffy fried bread (bhature).

What is the traditional accompaniment to a plate of Hyderabadi Biryani?

  1. Raita

  2. Papad

  3. Mirchi ka Salan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Hyderabad, Biryani is often served with raita (yogurt sauce), papad (crispy lentil wafers), and mirchi ka salan (a spicy chili sauce).

Which South Indian breakfast dish is commonly paired with coconut chutney?

  1. Idli

  2. Vada

  3. Dosa

  4. Upma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idli, steamed rice cakes, is a staple South Indian breakfast dish often served with coconut chutney, a flavorful condiment made from fresh coconut.

What is the classic Gujarati combination of a sweet and savory dish?

  1. Dhokla and Jalebi

  2. Khandvi and Dahi Vada

  3. Sev Khamani and Undhiyu

  4. Thepla and Gujarati Kadhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhokla, a steamed chickpea cake, and Jalebi, a deep-fried sweet pretzel, are a popular Gujarati pairing, offering a balance of flavors.

Which of these is a classic pairing in Bengali cuisine?

  1. Luchi and Aloo Dum

  2. Pani Puri and Gol Gappe

  3. Rasgulla and Mishti Doi

  4. Pav Bhaji and Vada Pav


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Luchi, a deep-fried flatbread, and Aloo Dum, a potato curry, are a beloved combination in Bengali cuisine.

What is the traditional accompaniment to a plate of Rajasthani Dal Baati Churma?

  1. Papad

  2. Raita

  3. Lehsun Chutney

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Rajasthan, Dal Baati Churma is often served with papad, raita (yogurt sauce), and lehsun chutney (garlic chutney).

Which of these is a classic pairing in Maharashtrian cuisine?

  1. Misal Pav

  2. Vada Pav

  3. Pav Bhaji

  4. Bhelpuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Misal Pav, a spicy lentil curry served with bread (pav), is a popular street food and restaurant dish in Maharashtra.

What is the traditional accompaniment to a plate of Kashmiri Rogan Josh?

  1. Naan

  2. Rice

  3. Kashmiri Pulao

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rogan Josh, a lamb curry, is often served with naan (flatbread), rice, or Kashmiri Pulao (a fragrant rice dish).

Which of these is a classic pairing in Punjabi cuisine?

  1. Sarson ka Saag and Makki di Roti

  2. Chole Bhature

  3. Amritsari Kulcha and Chole

  4. Lassi and Parantha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarson ka Saag, a mustard greens curry, and Makki di Roti, a cornmeal flatbread, are a traditional Punjabi combination.

What is the classic Gujarati combination of a sweet and savory dish?

  1. Dhokla and Jalebi

  2. Khandvi and Dahi Vada

  3. Sev Khamani and Undhiyu

  4. Thepla and Gujarati Kadhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhokla, a steamed chickpea cake, and Jalebi, a deep-fried sweet pretzel, are a popular Gujarati pairing, offering a balance of flavors.

Which of these is a classic pairing in Bengali cuisine?

  1. Luchi and Aloo Dum

  2. Pani Puri and Gol Gappe

  3. Rasgulla and Mishti Doi

  4. Pav Bhaji and Vada Pav


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Luchi, a deep-fried flatbread, and Aloo Dum, a potato curry, are a beloved combination in Bengali cuisine.

What is the traditional accompaniment to a plate of Rajasthani Dal Baati Churma?

  1. Papad

  2. Raita

  3. Lehsun Chutney

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Rajasthan, Dal Baati Churma is often served with papad, raita (yogurt sauce), and lehsun chutney (garlic chutney).

Which of these is a classic pairing in Maharashtrian cuisine?

  1. Misal Pav

  2. Vada Pav

  3. Pav Bhaji

  4. Bhelpuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Misal Pav, a spicy lentil curry served with bread (pav), is a popular street food and restaurant dish in Maharashtra.

What is the traditional accompaniment to a plate of Kashmiri Rogan Josh?

  1. Naan

  2. Rice

  3. Kashmiri Pulao

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rogan Josh, a lamb curry, is often served with naan (flatbread), rice, or Kashmiri Pulao (a fragrant rice dish).

Which of these is a classic pairing in Punjabi cuisine?

  1. Sarson ka Saag and Makki di Roti

  2. Chole Bhature

  3. Amritsari Kulcha and Chole

  4. Lassi and Parantha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarson ka Saag, a mustard greens curry, and Makki di Roti, a cornmeal flatbread, are a traditional Punjabi combination.

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