Indian Food and Cuisine

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Which of the following is a staple food in many parts of India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Corn

  4. Potatoes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice is a staple food in many parts of India, especially in the southern and eastern regions.

What is the name of the traditional Indian flatbread commonly served with curries and other dishes?

  1. Naan

  2. Roti

  3. Paratha

  4. Kulcha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naan is a popular Indian flatbread made from wheat flour and cooked in a tandoor oven.

Which Indian spice is known for its distinctive yellow color and earthy flavor?

  1. Turmeric

  2. Cumin

  3. Coriander

  4. Garam Masala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Turmeric is a widely used spice in Indian cuisine, known for its vibrant yellow color and earthy flavor.

What is the name of the traditional Indian yogurt-based drink often served as an accompaniment to meals?

  1. Lassi

  2. Chai

  3. Thandai

  4. Nimbu Pani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lassi is a popular Indian yogurt-based drink, often flavored with fruits, spices, or herbs.

Which Indian dish is characterized by its layers of flaky pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas?

  1. Samosa

  2. Pakora

  3. Biryani

  4. Vindaloo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samosa is a popular Indian snack or appetizer consisting of a fried or baked pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas.

What is the name of the traditional Indian sweet dish made from semolina, ghee, and sugar?

  1. Gulab Jamun

  2. Rasgulla

  3. Jalebi

  4. Kheer


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Halwa is a popular Indian sweet dish made from semolina, ghee, and sugar, often flavored with nuts and spices.

Which Indian cooking technique involves marinating meat or vegetables in yogurt and spices before grilling or roasting?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Tikka

  3. Korma

  4. Vindaloo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tandoori is a popular Indian cooking technique where meat or vegetables are marinated in yogurt and spices before being cooked in a tandoor oven.

What is the name of the traditional Indian lentil soup often served with rice or bread?

  1. Sambar

  2. Rasam

  3. Dal Makhani

  4. Chana Masala


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Dal is a traditional Indian lentil soup or stew, often served with rice or bread.

Which Indian dessert is made from grated carrots, milk, and sugar, and often served during festivals?

  1. Gajar Halwa

  2. Rasmalai

  3. Payasam

  4. Kulfi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gajar Halwa is a popular Indian dessert made from grated carrots, milk, and sugar, often served during festivals.

What is the name of the traditional Indian rice dish cooked with vegetables, spices, and often meat or seafood?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulao

  3. Jeera Rice

  4. Khichdi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biryani is a traditional Indian rice dish cooked with vegetables, spices, and often meat or seafood.

Which Indian spice blend is commonly used in curries and other dishes, and consists of a mixture of spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric?

  1. Garam Masala

  2. Chaat Masala

  3. Panch Phoron

  4. Sambar Powder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garam Masala is a popular Indian spice blend used in curries and other dishes, consisting of a mixture of spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric.

What is the name of the traditional Indian sweet dish made from condensed milk, sugar, and nuts, and often served in small balls?

  1. Gulab Jamun

  2. Rasgulla

  3. Jalebi

  4. Kheer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gulab Jamun is a popular Indian sweet dish made from condensed milk, sugar, and nuts, often served in small balls.

Which Indian dish is characterized by its spicy and tangy gravy, often made with tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers?

  1. Vindaloo

  2. Rogan Josh

  3. Butter Chicken

  4. Korma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vindaloo is a popular Indian dish known for its spicy and tangy gravy, often made with tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers.

What is the name of the traditional Indian sweet dish made from rice, milk, and sugar, and often flavored with cardamom and saffron?

  1. Kheer

  2. Payasam

  3. Rasmalai

  4. Jalebi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kheer is a traditional Indian sweet dish made from rice, milk, and sugar, often flavored with cardamom and saffron.

Which Indian cooking technique involves grilling or roasting meat or vegetables in a cylindrical clay oven called a tandoor?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Tikka

  3. Korma

  4. Vindaloo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tandoori is a popular Indian cooking technique where meat or vegetables are grilled or roasted in a cylindrical clay oven called a tandoor.

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