General Awareness

Indian Cuisine and Foods

6,233 Questions

Indian Cuisine and Foods explores regional dishes, traditional ingredients, and festive foods across the country. The questions cover popular street foods, wedding dishes, and local delicacies. A solid understanding of Indian culinary diversity is helpful for general awareness exams.

Regional Indian dishesTraditional street foodFestive foodsWedding menu itemsLocal ingredients

Indian Cuisine and Foods Questions

Multiple choice

Which of these is a common type of chutney found in Indian cuisine?

  1. Mango chutney

  2. Tomato chutney

  3. Coconut chutney

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mango chutney, tomato chutney, and coconut chutney are all popular types of chutneys found in Indian cuisine, each with its own unique flavor profile.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a common type of pickle found in North Indian cuisine?

  1. Gobi ka achar

  2. Aam ka achar

  3. Mirchi ka achar

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gobi ka achar (cauliflower pickle), aam ka achar (mango pickle), and mirchi ka achar (chili pickle) are all popular types of pickles found in North Indian cuisine.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Middle Eastern rice dish with meat and vegetables?

  1. Kabsa

  2. Machboos

  3. Biryani

  4. Pilaf
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kabsa is a popular Middle Eastern rice dish made with meat, vegetables, and spices. It is often served on special occasions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a non-vegetarian dish?

  1. Chicken Biryani

  2. Dal Makhani

  3. Vegetable Korma

  4. Chana Masala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Biryani is a non-vegetarian dish made with chicken, rice, and spices.

Multiple choice

What is the main ingredient in Chicken Tikka Masala?

  1. Chicken

  2. Paneer

  3. Vegetables

  4. Fish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Tikka Masala is a non-vegetarian dish made with chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled and cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular non-vegetarian dish from South India?

  1. Idli

  2. Dosa

  3. Vada

  4. Chicken Chettinad
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Chettinad is a non-vegetarian dish made with chicken cooked in a spicy tomato-based sauce.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular non-vegetarian dish from North India?

  1. Chole Bhature

  2. Aloo Gobi

  3. Butter Chicken

  4. Rajma Chawal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Butter Chicken is a non-vegetarian dish made with chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular non-vegetarian dish from Maharashtra?

  1. Pav Bhaji

  2. Vada Pav

  3. Misal Pav

  4. Chicken Kolhapuri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Kolhapuri is a non-vegetarian dish made with chicken cooked in a spicy tomato-based sauce.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular non-vegetarian dish from Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Hyderabadi Biryani

  2. Pesarattu Upma

  3. Gongura Pachadi

  4. Chicken Biryani
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Biryani is a non-vegetarian dish made with chicken, rice, and spices.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular non-vegetarian dish from Punjab?

  1. Chole Bhature

  2. Aloo Gobi

  3. Butter Chicken

  4. Sarson Da Saag
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Butter Chicken is a non-vegetarian dish made with chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular non-vegetarian dish from Rajasthan?

  1. Dal Baati Churma

  2. Gatte Ki Sabzi

  3. Laal Maas

  4. Bajra Roti
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Laal Maas is a non-vegetarian dish made with mutton cooked in a spicy red sauce.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular non-vegetarian dish from Gujarat?

  1. Dhokla

  2. Khandvi

  3. Dabeli

  4. Chicken Curry
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Curry is a non-vegetarian dish made with chicken cooked in a spicy tomato-based sauce.

Multiple choice

Which of these street food vendors is known for serving crispy, deep-fried snacks made from chickpea batter?

  1. Pani Puri Vendor

  2. Bhelpuri Vendor

  3. Pakora Vendor

  4. Chaat Vendor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pakora vendors specialize in preparing and selling pakoras, which are fritters made by coating vegetables or meat in a spiced chickpea batter and deep-frying them until golden brown.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the popular street food vendor who sells a sweet and tangy tamarind-based drink?

  1. Lassi Vendor

  2. Kulfi Vendor

  3. Falooda Vendor

  4. Imli Pani Vendor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Imli Pani vendors are known for their refreshing tamarind-based drink, which is made with tamarind pulp, spices, and sugar. It is a popular summer drink in India.

Multiple choice

Which street food vendor specializes in preparing and selling a savory dish made from boiled potatoes, chickpeas, and spices?

  1. Chole Bhature Vendor

  2. Vada Pav Vendor

  3. Pav Bhaji Vendor

  4. Aloo Tikki Vendor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chole Bhature vendors are famous for their chole bhature, a dish consisting of spicy chickpeas (chole) served with fried bread (bhature).