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Sweets and Desserts for Onam

Description: Test your knowledge about the delectable sweets and desserts prepared during the harvest festival of Onam in Kerala, India.
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Which sweet dish is a popular offering to Lord Vishnu during Onam?

  1. Payasam

  2. Ada Pradhaman

  3. Pazham Pradhaman

  4. Palada Pradhaman


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ada Pradhaman is a traditional Onam dessert made from rice flour dumplings, coconut milk, jaggery, and cardamom.

What is the main ingredient in the sweet dish 'Palada Pradhaman'?

  1. Rice

  2. Ada (rice dumplings)

  3. Coconut milk

  4. Jaggery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Palada Pradhaman is a sweet dish made from flattened rice, coconut milk, jaggery, and cardamom.

Which of these desserts is known for its unique combination of sweet and savory flavors?

  1. Pazham Pradhaman

  2. Unni Appam

  3. Ela Ada

  4. Parippu Pradhaman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parippu Pradhaman is a sweet dish made from lentils, coconut milk, jaggery, and cardamom. It is known for its distinct sweet and savory taste.

What is the key ingredient that gives 'Unni Appam' its characteristic spongy texture?

  1. Baking powder

  2. Yeast

  3. Curd

  4. Rice flour


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Unni Appam is a deep-fried sweet dumpling made from rice flour, jaggery, coconut, and cardamom. Curd is added to the batter to give it a spongy texture.

Which sweet dish is traditionally served on a banana leaf during Onam?

  1. Pazham Pradhaman

  2. Ada Pradhaman

  3. Palada Pradhaman

  4. Parippu Pradhaman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pazham Pradhaman is a sweet dish made from ripe bananas, coconut milk, jaggery, and cardamom. It is traditionally served on a banana leaf during Onam.

What is the main ingredient in the sweet dish 'Ela Ada'?

  1. Rice flour

  2. Coconut

  3. Jaggery

  4. Cardamom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ela Ada is a sweet dish made from rice flour, coconut, jaggery, and cardamom. It is steamed in banana leaves and served with coconut milk.

Which sweet dish is known for its crispy outer layer and soft, chewy interior?

  1. Unni Appam

  2. Pazham Pradhaman

  3. Parippu Pradhaman

  4. Ela Ada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Unni Appam is a deep-fried sweet dumpling made from rice flour, jaggery, coconut, and cardamom. It has a crispy outer layer and a soft, chewy interior.

What is the traditional shape of 'Ada Pradhaman'?

  1. Round

  2. Square

  3. Triangular

  4. Cylindrical


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ada Pradhaman is traditionally made in a cylindrical shape using a special mold called 'ada'.

Which sweet dish is made from a combination of rice flour, coconut, and jaggery?

  1. Unni Appam

  2. Pazham Pradhaman

  3. Palada Pradhaman

  4. Ela Ada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ela Ada is a sweet dish made from a combination of rice flour, coconut, jaggery, and cardamom. It is steamed in banana leaves and served with coconut milk.

What is the main ingredient in the sweet dish 'Parippu Pradhaman'?

  1. Rice

  2. Lentils

  3. Coconut milk

  4. Jaggery


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Parippu Pradhaman is a sweet dish made from lentils, coconut milk, jaggery, and cardamom.

Which sweet dish is known for its unique combination of sweet and sour flavors?

  1. Pazham Pradhaman

  2. Ada Pradhaman

  3. Palada Pradhaman

  4. Parippu Pradhaman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pazham Pradhaman is a sweet dish made from ripe bananas, coconut milk, jaggery, and cardamom. It is known for its unique combination of sweet and sour flavors.

What is the traditional shape of 'Unni Appam'?

  1. Round

  2. Square

  3. Triangular

  4. Cylindrical


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Unni Appam is traditionally made in a round shape.

Which sweet dish is made from a combination of rice flour, coconut, and jaggery?

  1. Unni Appam

  2. Pazham Pradhaman

  3. Palada Pradhaman

  4. Ela Ada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ela Ada is a sweet dish made from a combination of rice flour, coconut, jaggery, and cardamom. It is steamed in banana leaves and served with coconut milk.

What is the main ingredient in the sweet dish 'Parippu Pradhaman'?

  1. Rice

  2. Lentils

  3. Coconut milk

  4. Jaggery


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Parippu Pradhaman is a sweet dish made from lentils, coconut milk, jaggery, and cardamom.

Which sweet dish is known for its unique combination of sweet and sour flavors?

  1. Pazham Pradhaman

  2. Ada Pradhaman

  3. Palada Pradhaman

  4. Parippu Pradhaman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pazham Pradhaman is a sweet dish made from ripe bananas, coconut milk, jaggery, and cardamom. It is known for its unique combination of sweet and sour flavors.

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