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The Use of Indian Ingredients in Global Cooking

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the use of Indian ingredients in global cooking.
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Which Indian spice is commonly used in garam masala?

  1. Cumin

  2. Coriander

  3. Cardamom

  4. Fenugreek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cumin is a key ingredient in garam masala, a spice blend commonly used in Indian cooking.

What is the main ingredient in the popular Indian dish, chicken tikka masala?

  1. Chicken

  2. Yogurt

  3. Tomato Sauce

  4. Garam Masala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chicken tikka masala is a dish made with chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled and cooked in a tomato sauce.

Which Indian flatbread is often 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.

What is the primary ingredient in the Indian dessert, gulab jamun?

  1. Milk Solids

  2. Sugar Syrup

  3. Rose Water

  4. Cardamom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gulab jamun is a sweet dish made from milk solids, sugar syrup, and flavored with rose water and cardamom.

Which Indian spice is known for its pungent and earthy flavor?

  1. Asafoetida

  2. Turmeric

  3. Saffron

  4. Fennel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Asafoetida is a spice with a strong, pungent odor and is often used in small quantities to enhance the flavor of dishes.

What is the main ingredient in the Indian dish, biryani?

  1. Rice

  2. Meat

  3. Vegetables

  4. Yogurt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biryani is a dish made with rice, meat, vegetables, and spices, cooked together in a pot.

Which Indian spice is commonly used in chai tea?

  1. Cardamom

  2. Cinnamon

  3. Ginger

  4. Nutmeg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cardamom is a spice with a warm, sweet flavor and is often used in chai tea.

What is the main ingredient in the Indian dish, samosa?

  1. Potato

  2. Meat

  3. Cheese

  4. Lentils


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samosa is a fried pastry filled with a mixture of potatoes, spices, and sometimes meat or vegetables.

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

  1. Turmeric

  2. Saffron

  3. Cumin

  4. Fenugreek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Turmeric is a spice with a bright yellow color and a warm, earthy flavor.

What is the main ingredient in the Indian dish, pakora?

  1. Vegetables

  2. Meat

  3. Fish

  4. Cheese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pakora is a dish made with vegetables, coated in a batter and deep-fried.

Which Indian spice is commonly used in vindaloo curry?

  1. Cumin

  2. Coriander

  3. Cardamom

  4. Fenugreek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cumin is a key ingredient in vindaloo curry, a spicy dish from Goa, India.

What is the main ingredient in the Indian dish, idli?

  1. Rice

  2. Lentils

  3. Yogurt

  4. Semolina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idli is a steamed cake made from fermented rice and lentils.

Which Indian spice is known for its sweet and aromatic flavor?

  1. Cardamom

  2. Cinnamon

  3. Ginger

  4. Nutmeg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cardamom is a spice with a sweet, aromatic flavor and is often used in desserts and beverages.

What is the main ingredient in the Indian dish, dosa?

  1. Rice

  2. Lentils

  3. Yogurt

  4. Semolina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dosa is a thin pancake made from fermented rice and lentils.

Which Indian spice is commonly used in tandoori chicken?

  1. Cumin

  2. Coriander

  3. Cardamom

  4. Fenugreek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cumin is a key ingredient in tandoori chicken, a dish where chicken is marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled in a tandoor oven.

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