The Influence of Indian Cinema on Global Cuisine

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Which Indian film is credited with popularizing the dish "chicken tikka masala" in the United Kingdom?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 2010 film "My Name Is Khan" featured a scene where the protagonist cooks chicken tikka masala for his wife, leading to a surge in the dish's popularity in the UK.

What is the name of the Indian dish that is made with fried dough, potatoes, and spices, and is often served with chutney?

  1. Samosa

  2. Pakora

  3. Biryani

  4. Naan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samosas are a popular Indian snack or appetizer, typically filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and onions.

Which Indian film director is known for incorporating food and cooking scenes into his movies, often showcasing traditional Indian dishes?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Guru Dutt

  3. Mira Nair

  4. Ritesh Batra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mira Nair is known for her films that explore cultural and social issues, and often feature scenes of traditional Indian cooking and dining.

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

  1. Roti

  2. Naan

  3. Paratha

  4. Kulcha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Naan is a type of leavened flatbread that is cooked in a tandoor oven, and is a staple in many Indian cuisines.

Which Indian dish is made with layers of rice, meat, and vegetables, and is often served on special occasions?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulao

  3. Khichdi

  4. Idli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biryani is a popular Indian dish that is made with layers of rice, meat, and vegetables, and is often served on special occasions or celebrations.

What is the name of the Indian yogurt-based drink that is often flavored with spices and herbs?

  1. Lassi

  2. Chai

  3. Thandai

  4. Nimbu Pani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lassi is a popular Indian yogurt-based drink that is often flavored with spices and herbs, and can be sweet or savory.

Which Indian street food is made with a batter of chickpea flour, spices, and herbs, and is deep-fried until crispy?

  1. Pakora

  2. Samosa

  3. Bhelpuri

  4. Vada Pav


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pakoras are a popular Indian street food made with a batter of chickpea flour, spices, and herbs, and are deep-fried until crispy.

What is the name of the Indian sweet dish that is made with semolina, ghee, and sugar, and is often served with raita?

  1. Halwa

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Jalebi

  4. Rasgulla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Halwa is a popular Indian sweet dish that is made with semolina, ghee, and sugar, and is often served with raita.

Which Indian dish is made with a lentil-based batter, fermented and cooked into a thin pancake, and is often served with chutney?

  1. Dosa

  2. Idli

  3. Vada Pav

  4. Uttapam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dosa is a popular Indian dish made with a lentil-based batter, fermented and cooked into a thin pancake, and is often served with chutney.

What is the name of the Indian rice dish that is cooked with vegetables, spices, and sometimes meat, and is often served with raita?

  1. Pulao

  2. Biryani

  3. Khichdi

  4. Jeera Rice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pulao is a popular Indian rice dish that is cooked with vegetables, spices, and sometimes meat, and is often served with raita.

Which Indian dish is made with a mixture of lentils, rice, and vegetables, and is often served with yogurt or chutney?

  1. Khichdi

  2. Sambar

  3. Rasam

  4. Vada Pav


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khichdi is a popular Indian dish made with a mixture of lentils, rice, and vegetables, and is often served with yogurt or chutney.

What is the name of the Indian sweet dish that is made with milk solids, sugar, and ghee, and is often flavored with cardamom or saffron?

  1. Gulab Jamun

  2. Jalebi

  3. Rasgulla

  4. Mysore Pak


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mysore Pak is a popular Indian sweet dish that is made with milk solids, sugar, and ghee, and is often flavored with cardamom or saffron.

Which Indian dish is made with a batter of chickpea flour, spices, and herbs, and is deep-fried until crispy, and is often served with chutney?

  1. Pakora

  2. Samosa

  3. Bhelpuri

  4. Vada Pav


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pakoras are a popular Indian dish made with a batter of chickpea flour, spices, and herbs, and are deep-fried until crispy, and are often served with chutney.

What is the name of the Indian sweet dish that is made with milk, sugar, and nuts, and is often served chilled?

  1. Kulfi

  2. Falooda

  3. Gulab Jamun

  4. Jalebi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kulfi is a popular Indian sweet dish that is made with milk, sugar, and nuts, and is often served chilled.

Which Indian dish is made with a mixture of puffed rice, sev, peanuts, and spices, and is often served as a snack or appetizer?

  1. Bhelpuri

  2. Pani Puri

  3. Dahi Puri

  4. Sev Puri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhelpuri is a popular Indian dish made with a mixture of puffed rice, sev, peanuts, and spices, and is often served as a snack or appetizer.

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