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Indian Cooking Techniques and Pairings

Description: Test your knowledge about Indian Cooking Techniques and Pairings.
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Which cooking technique involves slow-cooking meat or vegetables in a sealed pot with little liquid?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Biryani

  3. Dum Pukht

  4. Korma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dum Pukht is a slow-cooking technique where food is sealed in a pot and cooked over low heat for a long time, resulting in tender and flavorful dishes.

What is the primary ingredient used in the popular Indian dish, Biryani?

  1. Rice

  2. Chicken

  3. Lamb

  4. Potatoes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biryani is a layered dish made with rice, meat (chicken, lamb, or goat), vegetables, and spices. Rice is the main ingredient and is cooked with aromatic spices and meat or vegetables.

Which Indian cooking technique involves marinating meat or vegetables in yogurt and spices before grilling or roasting?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Tikka

  3. Kebabs

  4. Rogan Josh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tandoori cooking involves marinating meat or vegetables in yogurt, spices, and herbs, and then grilling or roasting them in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven.

What is the traditional Indian bread that is often served with curries and stews?

  1. Naan

  2. Roti

  3. Paratha

  4. Kulcha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which Indian cooking technique involves deep-frying food in hot oil?

  1. Pakora

  2. Samosa

  3. Jalebi

  4. Gulab Jamun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pakoras are fritters made by dipping vegetables or meat in a batter and deep-frying them until crispy.

What is the traditional Indian dessert made from semolina, ghee, and sugar?

  1. Kheer

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Jalebi

  4. Rasmalai


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Halwa is a sweet dish made from semolina, ghee, sugar, and nuts. It is often served during festivals and special occasions.

Which Indian cooking technique involves cooking food in a sealed pot with a small amount of water or stock?

  1. Biryani

  2. Korma

  3. Vindaloo

  4. Rogan Josh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Korma is a creamy and mild curry made by cooking meat or vegetables in a sealed pot with a small amount of water or stock, yogurt, and spices.

What is the traditional Indian yogurt-based drink that is often served with meals?

  1. Lassi

  2. Chai

  3. Nimbu Pani

  4. Thandai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lassi is a popular Indian yogurt-based drink that is often flavored with fruits, spices, or herbs. It is a refreshing and healthy beverage.

Which Indian cooking technique involves grilling meat or vegetables on skewers?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Tikka

  3. Kebabs

  4. Rogan Josh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kebabs are grilled meat or vegetable skewers that are marinated in spices and herbs before cooking. They are a popular street food in India.

What is the traditional Indian sweet made from chickpea flour, sugar, and ghee?

  1. Laddu

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Jalebi

  4. Rasmalai


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Besan Laddu is a popular Indian sweet made from chickpea flour, sugar, ghee, and nuts. It is often served during festivals and special occasions.

Which Indian cooking technique involves cooking food in a clay oven?

  1. Tandoori

  2. Biryani

  3. Korma

  4. Vindaloo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tandoori cooking involves cooking food in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. The high heat of the tandoor gives food a unique smoky flavor.

What is the traditional Indian flatbread that is often stuffed with potatoes or vegetables?

  1. Naan

  2. Roti

  3. Paratha

  4. Kulcha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Paratha is a stuffed flatbread made from wheat flour. It is often filled with potatoes, vegetables, or meat, and then cooked on a griddle.

Which Indian cooking technique involves cooking food in a thick gravy made from yogurt, cream, and spices?

  1. Korma

  2. Vindaloo

  3. Rogan Josh

  4. Jalfrezi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Korma is a creamy and mild curry made by cooking meat or vegetables in a thick gravy made from yogurt, cream, and spices.

What is the traditional Indian sweet made from milk solids, sugar, and ghee?

  1. Laddu

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Jalebi

  4. Rasmalai


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Barfi is a popular Indian sweet made from milk solids, sugar, ghee, and nuts. It is often cut into diamond-shaped pieces and served during festivals and special occasions.

Which Indian cooking technique involves cooking food in a wok or karahi?

  1. Biryani

  2. Korma

  3. Vindaloo

  4. Stir-Fry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stir-frying is a cooking technique that involves cooking food in a wok or karahi over high heat while constantly stirring.

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