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Famous Indian Breads and Accompaniments

Description: Test your knowledge about the diverse and delicious world of Indian breads and accompaniments.
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Which of these is a popular flatbread from North India, often served with curries and vegetables?

  1. Naan

  2. Paratha

  3. Roti

  4. Kulcha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naan is a soft and chewy flatbread made with refined flour, yogurt, and yeast. It is typically cooked in a tandoor oven and brushed with butter or ghee.

What is the main ingredient in parathas, a type of layered flatbread from India?

  1. Whole Wheat Flour

  2. Rice Flour

  3. Chickpea Flour

  4. Corn Flour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parathas are made with whole wheat flour, which gives them a slightly nutty flavor and a chewy texture. They can be stuffed with various fillings, such as potatoes, vegetables, or paneer.

Which of these accompaniments is commonly served with chaat, a popular Indian street food?

  1. Chutney

  2. Raita

  3. Papdi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chaat is typically served with a variety of accompaniments, including chutney, raita, papdi, and sev. Chutney is a spicy and tangy sauce made from fruits or vegetables, while raita is a yogurt-based sauce with cucumber and spices. Papdi are crispy fried dough wafers, and sev is a thin, crispy noodle made from chickpea flour.

What is the key ingredient in kulcha, a type of flatbread from Punjab, India?

  1. Yeast

  2. Baking Powder

  3. Curd

  4. Eggs


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kulcha is made with a dough that includes curd, which gives it a slightly sour flavor and a soft, fluffy texture. It is typically cooked in a tandoor oven and served with butter or ghee.

Which of these is a popular accompaniment for dosa, a South Indian crepe-like dish?

  1. Sambar

  2. Chutney

  3. Idli

  4. Vada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sambar is a lentil-based stew that is typically served with dosa. It is made with a variety of spices and vegetables, and has a slightly tangy flavor. Chutney is also a common accompaniment for dosa, and is typically made from fruits or vegetables.

What is the main ingredient in idli, a steamed rice cake from South India?

  1. Rice

  2. Lentils

  3. Semolina

  4. Potatoes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idli is made with a batter of fermented rice and lentils. The batter is steamed in small molds, resulting in a soft and fluffy cake. Idli is typically served with sambar and chutney.

Which of these is a popular accompaniment for vada, a deep-fried lentil dumpling from South India?

  1. Sambar

  2. Chutney

  3. Idli

  4. Dosa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chutney is a common accompaniment for vada. It is typically made from fruits or vegetables, and has a slightly tangy flavor. Sambar is also sometimes served with vada, but it is more commonly served with dosa or idli.

What is the main ingredient in poori, a deep-fried bread from North India?

  1. Whole Wheat Flour

  2. Refined Flour

  3. Semolina

  4. Rice Flour


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Poori is made with a dough of refined flour, which gives it a crispy and flaky texture. It is typically deep-fried and served with curries or vegetables.

Which of these is a popular accompaniment for bhatura, a leavened fried bread from North India?

  1. Chole

  2. Raita

  3. Papdi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chole, a spicy chickpea curry, is a popular accompaniment for bhatura. Raita and papdi are also sometimes served with bhatura, but chole is the most common.

What is the main ingredient in missi roti, a type of flatbread from Rajasthan, India?

  1. Whole Wheat Flour

  2. Lentils

  3. Semolina

  4. Corn Flour


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Missi roti is made with a dough that includes lentils, which gives it a slightly nutty flavor and a chewy texture. It is typically served with curries or vegetables.

Which of these is a popular accompaniment for aloo paratha, a stuffed flatbread from North India?

  1. Dahi

  2. Pickle

  3. Chutney

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aloo paratha is typically served with dahi (yogurt), pickle, and chutney. Dahi provides a cooling effect, while pickle and chutney add a tangy and spicy flavor.

What is the main ingredient in thepla, a flatbread from Gujarat, India?

  1. Whole Wheat Flour

  2. Rice Flour

  3. Chickpea Flour

  4. Semolina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thepla is made with a dough of whole wheat flour, which gives it a slightly nutty flavor and a chewy texture. It is typically flavored with spices and herbs, and can be served with curries or vegetables.

Which of these is a popular accompaniment for litti chokha, a dish from Bihar, India?

  1. Chokha

  2. Dahi

  3. Papdi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Litti chokha is a dish that consists of litti (a stuffed flatbread) and chokha (a mashed vegetable dish). Chokha is typically made with roasted eggplant, potatoes, and tomatoes, and has a slightly smoky flavor.

What is the main ingredient in kulfi, a popular frozen dessert from India?

  1. Milk

  2. Yogurt

  3. Cream

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kulfi is made with a mixture of milk, yogurt, and cream. It is flavored with cardamom, saffron, and other spices, and then frozen in molds. Kulfi has a dense and creamy texture, and is often served with falooda (vermicelli noodles) and nuts.

Which of these is a popular accompaniment for jalebi, a sweet deep-fried batter from India?

  1. Rabri

  2. Chutney

  3. Dahi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabri is a thick, sweetened milk dessert that is often served with jalebi. It is made by simmering milk with sugar and cardamom until it thickens. Rabri has a creamy and decadent flavor, and complements the sweetness of jalebi perfectly.

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