Popular Dishes from South India
Test your knowledge of authentic South Indian cuisine from states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. Questions cover breakfast items, rice dishes, curries, and traditional sweets unique to this region.
Questions
Which of these is a popular breakfast dish in South India, made from fermented rice batter and served with coconut chutney and sambar?
- Idli
- Dosa
- Vada
- Uttapam
What is the name of the thin, crispy pancake made from rice batter, often served with various fillings and chutneys?
- Idli
- Dosa
- Vada
- Uttapam
Which of these is a savory donut-shaped snack made from lentil batter, often served with coconut chutney?
- Idli
- Dosa
- Vada
- Uttapam
What is the name of the thick pancake made from rice batter, often topped with vegetables, onions, and spices?
- Idli
- Dosa
- Vada
- Uttapam
Which of these is a popular rice dish cooked with coconut milk, vegetables, and spices, often served with papadum or pickle?
- Biryani
- Pulao
- Pongal
- Sambar
What is the name of the lentil-based soup, often served with rice or roti, and flavored with tamarind, coriander, and cumin?
- Biryani
- Pulao
- Pongal
- Sambar
Which of these is a popular sweet dish made from rice flour, jaggery, and coconut, often served as a snack or dessert?
- Payasam
- Mysore Pak
- Jalebi
- Gulab Jamun
What is the name of the sweet rice pudding made with milk, rice, sugar, and cardamom, often served as a dessert or snack?
- Payasam
- Mysore Pak
- Jalebi
- Gulab Jamun
What is the name of the spicy chicken curry made with coconut milk, curry leaves, and red chilies, often served with rice or roti?
- Tandoori Chicken
- Butter Chicken
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Chettinad Chicken
Which of these is a popular vegetarian dish made from a lentil and vegetable stew, often served with rice or roti?
- Dal Makhani
- Rajma Masala
- Chole Bhature
- Sambar