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From North to South: A Regional Indian Cuisine Quiz

Description: From North to South: A Regional Indian Cuisine Quiz
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Which of the following is a popular street food from Delhi?

  1. Chole Bhature

  2. Vada Pav

  3. Dosa

  4. Idli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chole Bhature is a popular street food from Delhi, consisting of chickpeas (chole) in a spicy gravy served with fried bread (bhature).

What is the main ingredient in Rajasthani dish Laal Maas?

  1. Mutton

  2. Chicken

  3. Fish

  4. Vegetables


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laal Maas is a traditional Rajasthani dish made with mutton (goat meat) cooked in a spicy red gravy.

Which Gujarati dish is known for its sweet and tangy taste?

  1. Dhokla

  2. Khandvi

  3. Dabeli

  4. Thepla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhokla is a popular Gujarati dish made from fermented batter steamed and served with a sweet and tangy chutney.

What is the staple food of Maharashtra?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Jowar

  4. Bajra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jowar (sorghum) is the staple food of Maharashtra and is used to make various dishes like bhakri, jowar roti, and jowar upma.

Which South Indian state is famous for its Hyderabadi Biryani?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Telangana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hyderabadi Biryani is a popular dish from Telangana, known for its unique blend of spices and flavors.

What is the main ingredient in the Andhra dish Pachi Pulusu?

  1. Tamarind

  2. Yogurt

  3. Coconut

  4. Tomatoes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pachi Pulusu is a traditional Andhra dish made with tamarind, vegetables, and spices, resulting in a tangy and flavorful curry.

Which Karnataka dish is known for its crispy texture and spicy flavor?

  1. Bisi Bele Bath

  2. Mysore Masala Dosa

  3. Neer Dosa

  4. Mangalore Buns


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mysore Masala Dosa is a popular Karnataka dish made from a crispy dosa filled with a spicy potato mixture.

What is the staple food of Kerala?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Tapioca

  4. Ragi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice is the staple food of Kerala and is used to make various dishes like rice curry, biryani, and appam.

Which Tamil Nadu dish is known for its unique blend of spices and coconut?

  1. Idli

  2. Sambar

  3. Dosa

  4. Chettinad Chicken


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chettinad Chicken is a popular Tamil Nadu dish made with chicken cooked in a spicy and flavorful gravy using a blend of spices and coconut.

What is the main ingredient in the Telangana dish Haleem?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Lentils

  4. Meat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Haleem is a traditional Telangana dish made with meat (usually goat or beef), lentils, and wheat, slow-cooked with spices and herbs.

Which North Indian dish is known for its rich and creamy texture?

  1. Butter Chicken

  2. Chana Masala

  3. Aloo Gobi

  4. Dal Makhani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Butter Chicken is a popular North Indian dish made with chicken cooked in a creamy tomato-based gravy.

What is the staple food of Punjab?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Maize

  4. Bajra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wheat is the staple food of Punjab and is used to make various dishes like roti, paratha, and kulcha.

Which Kashmiri dish is known for its unique aroma and flavor?

  1. Rogan Josh

  2. Yakhni Pulao

  3. Gushtaba

  4. Modur Pulao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rogan Josh is a traditional Kashmiri dish made with lamb cooked in a flavorful gravy of aromatic spices and yogurt.

What is the main ingredient in the Himachal Pradesh dish Chana Madra?

  1. Chickpeas

  2. Potatoes

  3. Tomatoes

  4. Yogurt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chana Madra is a popular Himachal Pradesh dish made with chickpeas cooked in a creamy tomato-based gravy.

Which Uttarakhand dish is known for its tangy and spicy flavor?

  1. Kafuli

  2. Bhatt ki Churkani

  3. Aloo Gutke

  4. Phaanu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhatt ki Churkani is a traditional Uttarakhand dish made with mashed black soybeans, tomatoes, and spices, resulting in a tangy and spicy curry.

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