Tandoori Cooking Equipment

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What is the primary cooking vessel used in Tandoori cooking?

  1. Tandoor

  2. Kadhai

  3. Patila

  4. Handi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven used for cooking tandoori dishes. It is heated with charcoal or wood and can reach high temperatures.

What is the purpose of skewering food before cooking it in a tandoor?

  1. To prevent the food from sticking to the tandoor

  2. To ensure even cooking

  3. To make the food more flavorful

  4. To make the food easier to serve


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Skewering food helps to ensure that it cooks evenly, as the skewers allow heat to circulate around the food.

What is the traditional fuel used to heat a tandoor?

  1. Charcoal

  2. Wood

  3. Gas

  4. Electricity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Traditionally, tandoors are heated with charcoal or wood, which gives the food a distinctive smoky flavor.

What is the name of the long-handled tool used to turn and remove food from a tandoor?

  1. Tandoori tong

  2. Seekh

  3. Chimta

  4. Karchi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The chimta is a long-handled tong-like tool used to turn and remove food from a tandoor.

What is the purpose of marinating food before cooking it in a tandoor?

  1. To tenderize the food

  2. To add flavor to the food

  3. To prevent the food from drying out

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marinating food before cooking it in a tandoor helps to tenderize the food, add flavor, and prevent it from drying out.

What is the name of the flatbread typically cooked in a tandoor?

  1. Naan

  2. Roti

  3. Paratha

  4. Kulcha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naan is a flatbread typically cooked in a tandoor. It is made from wheat flour and has a slightly chewy texture.

What is the name of the yogurt-based sauce often served with tandoori dishes?

  1. Raita

  2. Chutney

  3. Pickle

  4. Papad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raita is a yogurt-based sauce often served with tandoori dishes. It is made with yogurt, cucumber, and spices.

What is the name of the skewer used to cook seekh kebabs?

  1. Seekh

  2. Chimta

  3. Tandoori tong

  4. Karchi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seekh is a skewer used to cook seekh kebabs. It is typically made of metal and has a flat, wide shape.

What is the name of the metal container used to hold the charcoal or wood in a tandoor?

  1. Angeethi

  2. Sigri

  3. Bhatti

  4. Chulha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Angeethi is a metal container used to hold the charcoal or wood in a tandoor.

What is the name of the tool used to clean the tandoor after cooking?

  1. Chimta

  2. Karchi

  3. Tandoori tong

  4. Seekh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Karchi is a tool used to clean the tandoor after cooking. It is a long-handled tool with a scraper at the end.

What is the name of the metal stand used to support the tandoor?

  1. Tandoor stand

  2. Sigri stand

  3. Bhatti stand

  4. Chulha stand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tandoor stand is a metal stand used to support the tandoor.

What is the name of the thermometer used to measure the temperature inside a tandoor?

  1. Tandoor thermometer

  2. Oven thermometer

  3. Meat thermometer

  4. Candy thermometer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tandoor thermometer is a thermometer used to measure the temperature inside a tandoor.

What is the name of the tool used to spread the marinade on the food before cooking it in a tandoor?

  1. Brush

  2. Spoon

  3. Fork

  4. Knife


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brush is a tool used to spread the marinade on the food before cooking it in a tandoor.

What is the name of the metal plate used to cook roti in a tandoor?

  1. Tawa

  2. Griddle

  3. Frying pan

  4. Baking sheet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tawa is a metal plate used to cook roti in a tandoor.

What is the name of the tool used to remove the cooked food from the tandoor?

  1. Tandoori tong

  2. Chimta

  3. Seekh

  4. Karchi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tandoori tong is a tool used to remove the cooked food from the tandoor.

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