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Food and Literature: A Literary Feast

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In the novel "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri, what is the name of the Bengali dish that Ashoke and Ashima cook for their son Gogol's birthday?

  1. Pani Puri

  2. Biryani

  3. Rasgulla

  4. Shondesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shondesh is a Bengali sweet dish made from milk and sugar, often flavored with cardamom or saffron.

In the novel "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel, what is the name of the Indian dish that Pi's father prepares for him before he leaves on his journey?

  1. Aloo Gobi

  2. Chicken Tikka Masala

  3. Samosas

  4. Dal Makhani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dal Makhani is a North Indian dish made from black lentils, kidney beans, and a variety of spices.

In the novel "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy, what is the name of the traditional Kerala dish that is served at the family's annual Onam feast?

  1. Payasam

  2. Appam

  3. Puttu

  4. Avial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avial is a traditional Kerala dish made from a variety of vegetables, coconut, and yogurt.

In the novel "The Hungry Tide" by Amitav Ghosh, what is the name of the Bengali fish curry that Piya cooks for Kanai?

  1. Hilsa Curry

  2. Rohu Curry

  3. Katla Curry

  4. Bhetki Curry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hilsa Curry is a Bengali fish curry made with hilsa fish, mustard seeds, and a variety of spices.

In the novel "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga, what is the name of the dish that Balram cooks for his master Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani

  2. Mutton Korma

  3. Palak Paneer

  4. Chole Bhature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chicken Biryani is a popular Indian dish made with rice, chicken, and a variety of spices.

In the novel "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai, what is the name of the dish that Sai cooks for her family?

  1. Aloo Gobhi

  2. Chicken Tikka Masala

  3. Samosas

  4. Dal Makhani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aloo Gobhi is a North Indian dish made from potatoes, cauliflower, and a variety of spices.

In the novel "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, what is the name of the dish that Draupadi cooks for her husbands?

  1. Payasam

  2. Appam

  3. Puttu

  4. Avial


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

In the novel "The Great Indian Novel" by Shashi Tharoor, what is the name of the dish that is served at the wedding of Padmini and Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani

  2. Mutton Korma

  3. Palak Paneer

  4. Chole Bhature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chicken Biryani is a popular Indian dish made with rice, chicken, and a variety of spices.

In the novel "The Hungry Tide" by Amitav Ghosh, what is the name of the Bengali fish curry that Piya cooks for Kanai?

  1. Hilsa Curry

  2. Rohu Curry

  3. Katla Curry

  4. Bhetki Curry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hilsa Curry is a Bengali fish curry made with hilsa fish, mustard seeds, and a variety of spices.

In the novel "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga, what is the name of the dish that Balram cooks for his master Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani

  2. Mutton Korma

  3. Palak Paneer

  4. Chole Bhature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chicken Biryani is a popular Indian dish made with rice, chicken, and a variety of spices.

In the novel "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai, what is the name of the dish that Sai cooks for her family?

  1. Aloo Gobhi

  2. Chicken Tikka Masala

  3. Samosas

  4. Dal Makhani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aloo Gobhi is a North Indian dish made from potatoes, cauliflower, and a variety of spices.

In the novel "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, what is the name of the dish that Draupadi cooks for her husbands?

  1. Payasam

  2. Appam

  3. Puttu

  4. Avial


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

In the novel "The Great Indian Novel" by Shashi Tharoor, what is the name of the dish that is served at the wedding of Padmini and Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani

  2. Mutton Korma

  3. Palak Paneer

  4. Chole Bhature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chicken Biryani is a popular Indian dish made with rice, chicken, and a variety of spices.

In the novel "The Hungry Tide" by Amitav Ghosh, what is the name of the Bengali fish curry that Piya cooks for Kanai?

  1. Hilsa Curry

  2. Rohu Curry

  3. Katla Curry

  4. Bhetki Curry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hilsa Curry is a Bengali fish curry made with hilsa fish, mustard seeds, and a variety of spices.

In the novel "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga, what is the name of the dish that Balram cooks for his master Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani

  2. Mutton Korma

  3. Palak Paneer

  4. Chole Bhature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chicken Biryani is a popular Indian dish made with rice, chicken, and a variety of spices.

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