Indian Thali Pairings

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Which bread is commonly served with a Rajasthani Thali?

  1. Roti

  2. Naan

  3. Paratha

  4. Kulcha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Roti, a flatbread made from whole wheat flour, is the traditional bread served with a Rajasthani Thali.

What is the typical rice dish served in a Gujarati Thali?

  1. Jeera Rice

  2. Biryani

  3. Pulao

  4. Khichdi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Khichdi, a rice and lentil dish, is a staple in a Gujarati Thali, known for its simplicity and wholesomeness.

Which vegetable dish is a must-have in a Kashmiri Thali?

  1. Dum Aloo

  2. Saag

  3. Rajma

  4. Chokha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dum Aloo, a dish of potatoes cooked in a yogurt-based gravy, is a signature dish in a Kashmiri Thali.

What is the traditional sweet dish served in a Bengali Thali?

  1. Rasgulla

  2. Jalebi

  3. Gulab Jamun

  4. Payasam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rasgulla, a spongy sweet dumpling soaked in sugar syrup, is the quintessential sweet dish in a Bengali Thali.

Which lentil dish is a staple in a Maharashtrian Thali?

  1. Dal Makhani

  2. Sambar

  3. Dal Tadka

  4. Dal Fry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dal Tadka, a tempered lentil dish, is a common accompaniment in a Maharashtrian Thali.

What is the signature bread served with a Punjabi Thali?

  1. Naan

  2. Kulcha

  3. Tandoori Roti

  4. Paratha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tandoori Roti, a flatbread cooked in a tandoor oven, is the traditional bread served with a Punjabi Thali.

Which vegetable dish is a highlight in a Hyderabadi Thali?

  1. Mirchi Ka Salan

  2. Bagara Baingan

  3. Aloo Gobi

  4. Bhindi Masala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mirchi Ka Salan, a spicy curry made with green chilies, is a unique dish in a Hyderabadi Thali.

What is the traditional dessert served in a South Indian Thali?

  1. Payasam

  2. Rasmalai

  3. Gulab Jamun

  4. Jalebi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Payasam, a sweet rice pudding, is a popular dessert in a South Indian Thali.

Which vegetable dish is a staple in a Gujarati Thali?

  1. Undhiyu

  2. Aloo Gobi

  3. Chokha

  4. Saag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Undhiyu, a mixed vegetable dish cooked in a clay pot, is a traditional Gujarati Thali dish.

What is the signature dish in a Rajasthani Thali?

  1. Dal Baati Churma

  2. Gatte Ki Sabzi

  3. Laal Maas

  4. Kadhi Pakoda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dal Baati Churma, a combination of lentils, wheat dumplings, and sweet crumbled bread, is the iconic dish in a Rajasthani Thali.

Which bread is commonly served with a Maharashtrian Thali?

  1. Bhakri

  2. Thepla

  3. Roti

  4. Naan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakri, a flatbread made from jowar or bajra flour, is the traditional bread served with a Maharashtrian Thali.

What is the typical rice dish served in a Kashmiri Thali?

  1. Pulao

  2. Jeera Rice

  3. Biryani

  4. Khichdi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pulao, a fragrant rice dish cooked with spices and vegetables, is a staple in a Kashmiri Thali.

Which vegetable dish is a highlight in a Bengali Thali?

  1. Aloo Posto

  2. Cholar Dal

  3. Saag

  4. Baingan Bharta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aloo Posto, a potato dish cooked in a poppy seed-based gravy, is a popular vegetable dish in a Bengali Thali.

What is the signature sweet dish served in a Punjabi Thali?

  1. Gulab Jamun

  2. Jalebi

  3. Rasmalai

  4. Payasam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gulab Jamun, a sweet dumpling made from milk solids and soaked in sugar syrup, is the traditional sweet dish in a Punjabi Thali.

Which lentil dish is a must-have in a South Indian Thali?

  1. Sambar

  2. Dal Makhani

  3. Dal Tadka

  4. Dal Fry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sambar, a lentil-based stew with vegetables, is a staple in a South Indian Thali.

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