Traditional Dishes and Recipes

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Which of the following is a traditional dish from the state of Punjab?

  1. Chole Bhature

  2. Biryani

  3. Dosa

  4. Pav Bhaji


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the main ingredient used in the preparation of Hyderabadi Biryani?

  1. Basmati Rice

  2. Chicken

  3. Yogurt

  4. Saffron


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabadi Biryani is a traditional dish from Hyderabad, known for its use of basmati rice, along with chicken, yogurt, and spices.

Which of the following is a traditional dish from the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Idli

  2. Vada Pav

  3. Chole Bhature

  4. Biryani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idli is a popular breakfast dish from Tamil Nadu, made from fermented rice and lentil batter steamed in small cakes.

What is the key ingredient in the preparation of Pav Bhaji?

  1. Potatoes

  2. Peas

  3. Tomatoes

  4. Pav (Bread)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pav Bhaji is a popular street food from Mumbai, consisting of a vegetable curry (bhaji) made primarily with potatoes, served with soft bread (pav).

Which of the following is a traditional dish from the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Dal Baati Churma

  2. Chole Bhature

  3. Idli

  4. Biryani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dal Baati Churma is a traditional dish from Rajasthan, consisting of lentils (dal), wheat balls (baati), and a sweet dish made from wheat flour, ghee, and sugar (churma).

What is the main ingredient used in the preparation of Dosa?

  1. Rice

  2. Lentils

  3. Potatoes

  4. Yogurt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dosa is a popular South Indian dish made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils, cooked on a hot griddle.

Which of the following is a traditional dish from the state of Gujarat?

  1. Dhokla

  2. Vada Pav

  3. Chole Bhature

  4. Biryani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhokla is a popular Gujarati dish made from fermented batter of rice and lentils, steamed and served with a tempering of spices.

What is the key ingredient in the preparation of Vada Pav?

  1. Potatoes

  2. Peas

  3. Tomatoes

  4. Pav (Bread)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vada Pav is a popular street food from Mumbai, consisting of a potato patty (vada) served in a soft bread (pav) with chutneys and spices.

Which of the following is a traditional dish from the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Vada Pav

  2. Chole Bhature

  3. Idli

  4. Biryani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vada Pav is a popular street food from Mumbai, Maharashtra, consisting of a potato patty (vada) served in a soft bread (pav) with chutneys and spices.

What is the main ingredient used in the preparation of Chole Bhature?

  1. Chickpeas

  2. Potatoes

  3. Tomatoes

  4. Yogurt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which of the following is a traditional dish from the state of Karnataka?

  1. Bisi Bele Bath

  2. Vada Pav

  3. Chole Bhature

  4. Biryani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bisi Bele Bath is a traditional dish from Karnataka, consisting of a spicy rice dish made with lentils, vegetables, and spices.

What is the key ingredient in the preparation of Biryani?

  1. Basmati Rice

  2. Chicken

  3. Yogurt

  4. Saffron


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biryani is a popular dish from various regions of India, consisting of layers of basmati rice, meat (usually chicken or mutton), vegetables, and spices.

Which of the following is a traditional dish from the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Hyderabadi Biryani

  2. Vada Pav

  3. Chole Bhature

  4. Idli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabadi Biryani is a traditional dish from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, known for its use of basmati rice, along with chicken, yogurt, and spices.

What is the main ingredient used in the preparation of Idli?

  1. Rice

  2. Lentils

  3. Potatoes

  4. Yogurt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idli is a popular South Indian dish made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils, cooked on a hot griddle.

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