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Indian Cuisine Trivia Quiz

Indian food varies across the subcontinent. Most is flavorful with spices. Some is hot, some is mild, and some is fragrant. All are delicious.

A multiple-choice quiz by janshannon. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
janshannon

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,617

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
6687

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 45 (9/10), Guest 182 (7/10), Guest 185 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Indian breads are a delight. Which of the following is not a bread from India? Hint

Challah

Poori

Paratha

Chapati

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Question 2 of 10

2. A major ingredient in Indian cooking is ghee. What is ghee? Hint

A type of chutney

A vegetable grown in the foothills of the Himalayas

Flour made of chickpeas

Clarified butter

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Question 3 of 10

3. Chutney was a favorite of the British from the years the Empire ruled India. One famous chutney was called... Hint

Piccadilly

Duke of Wellington

Trafalgar

Major Grey's

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Question 4 of 10

4. This small savory puffy pastry filled with vegetables or meat is a favorite Indian appetizer served at tea time or with pre-dinner drinks. Hint

Pakorha

Samosa

Dhal

Sambar

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Question 5 of 10

5. Food habits in India are often ruled by religion. Hindus will not eat beef because cows are considered sacred. What meat do Muslims refuse to eat? Hint

Chicken

Beef

Pork

Mutton

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Question 6 of 10

6. Curries are made in different ways, according to the part of the country. If you were served Madras-style curry, you should expect it to be... Hint

Fishy

Mild

Hot

Fragrant

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Question 7 of 10

7. Thali is a favorite dish of Southern India. How is it served? Hint

In the clay pot in which it was cooked

In a tall glass

In a community bowl into which diners dip their bread

In small bowls on a metal tray

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Question 8 of 10

8. Lassi is a drink made from what dairy product? Hint

Yogurt

Cream cheese

Heavy cream

Buttermilk

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Question 9 of 10

9. Tandoori chicken is possibly the best known Indian entree. Where does the name Tandoori come from? Hint

The region where it originated

The manner in which it is eaten

The major ingredient in the dish

The clay oven in which it is cooked

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Southern India, food is sometimes eaten from banana leaves. When this is done, people eat with their fingers, but only the right hand.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Indian breads are a delight. Which of the following is not a bread from India?

Answer: Challah

Challah is a Jewish braided egg bread. Chapati is an Indian unleavened flat bread. Paratha is a heavier bread, rich and flaky. Poori is deep fried until it swells almost into a globe.

2. A major ingredient in Indian cooking is ghee. What is ghee?

Answer: Clarified butter

Clarified butter is pure butterfat from which all the milk solids have been removed. It can be subjected to high temperatures without burning.

3. Chutney was a favorite of the British from the years the Empire ruled India. One famous chutney was called...

Answer: Major Grey's

Major Grey's chutney is still sold in jars. In India, the people usually prefer fresh chutneys.

4. This small savory puffy pastry filled with vegetables or meat is a favorite Indian appetizer served at tea time or with pre-dinner drinks.

Answer: Samosa

Dhal is a sauce made from lentils. Pakorhas are vegetable fritters. Sambar is a lentil and vegetable soup.

5. Food habits in India are often ruled by religion. Hindus will not eat beef because cows are considered sacred. What meat do Muslims refuse to eat?

Answer: Pork

The pig is considered an unclean animal and is not eaten by Muslims.

6. Curries are made in different ways, according to the part of the country. If you were served Madras-style curry, you should expect it to be...

Answer: Hot

Dishes from the Madras area are usually made with lots of cumin and peppers.

7. Thali is a favorite dish of Southern India. How is it served?

Answer: In small bowls on a metal tray

A thali set contains a metal tray and small bowls (usually also metal), each of which contains a small amount of a different dish.

8. Lassi is a drink made from what dairy product?

Answer: Yogurt

The combination of yogurt, salt, pepper and ice water is ideal for cutting the spiciness of some Indian dishes. There is also a sweetened version that is popular, especially with children.

9. Tandoori chicken is possibly the best known Indian entree. Where does the name Tandoori come from?

Answer: The clay oven in which it is cooked

The clay oven is called a tandoor.

10. In Southern India, food is sometimes eaten from banana leaves. When this is done, people eat with their fingers, but only the right hand.

Answer: True

The left hand is considered unclean.

Source: Author janshannon

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