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.

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Indian Cuisine and Foods Questions

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular vegetarian kebab made from mashed potatoes and green peas?

  1. Galouti Kebab

  2. Seekh Kebab

  3. Shami Kebab

  4. Malai Tikka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Shami Kebab is a delectable vegetarian kebab made from a mixture of mashed potatoes, green peas, and spices, often served with mint chutney.

Multiple choice

What is the primary ingredient used in the preparation of aromatic malai tikkas?

  1. Chicken

  2. Paneer

  3. Fish

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

Malai tikkas are made with chicken marinated in a creamy mixture of yogurt, cream, and spices, then grilled until tender and juicy.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular vegetarian tikka made from paneer marinated in spices and grilled?

  1. Malai Tikka

  2. Paneer Tikka

  3. Chicken Tikka

  4. Vegetable Tikka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Paneer tikka is a vegetarian delight, made with paneer marinated in spices and grilled, often served with mint chutney.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional accompaniment served with seekh kebabs?

  1. Raita

  2. Naan

  3. Paratha

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

Seekh kebabs are often served with raita, a yogurt-based sauce, which helps balance the flavors and adds a cooling effect.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular tikka made from fish marinated in spices and grilled?

  1. Chicken Tikka

  2. Paneer Tikka

  3. Fish Tikka

  4. Vegetable Tikka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Fish tikka is a seafood lover's delight, made with fish marinated in spices and grilled, often served with lemon wedges.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular vegetarian kebab made from grilled vegetables marinated in spices?

  1. Galouti Kebab

  2. Seekh Kebab

  3. Shami Kebab

  4. Vegetable Tikka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Vegetable tikka is a healthy and flavorful option, made with grilled vegetables marinated in spices, often served with mint chutney.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular street food tikka made from grilled pieces of chicken marinated in spices?

  1. Chicken Tikka

  2. Paneer Tikka

  3. Fish Tikka

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

Chicken tikka is a classic street food snack, made with grilled pieces of chicken marinated in spices, often served with chutney and onions.

Multiple choice

In the coastal state of Maharashtra, what is the name of the popular street food made from a batter of rice and lentils, served with spicy chutneys?

  1. Vada Pav

  2. Misal Pav

  3. Pav Bhaji

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

Vada Pav, a beloved street food from Maharashtra, consists of a deep-fried potato patty sandwiched between two pieces of bread, often served with spicy chutneys.

Multiple choice

In the state of Gujarat, what is the name of the sweet dish made from gram flour, sugar, and ghee, often served with a topping of nuts?

  1. Jalebi

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Rasgulla

  4. Besan Laddu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Besan Laddu, a popular sweet from Gujarat, is made with gram flour, sugar, and ghee, and is often adorned with nuts.

Multiple choice

In the state of Uttar Pradesh, what is the name of the flatbread made from wheat flour, often served with curries and vegetables?

  1. Naan

  2. Roti

  3. Paratha

  4. Kulcha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Roti, a staple flatbread from Uttar Pradesh, is made with wheat flour and is commonly served alongside curries and vegetable dishes.

Multiple choice

In the state of Tamil Nadu, what is the name of the savory pancake made from a batter of rice and lentils, often served with chutneys and sambar?

  1. Dosa

  2. Idli

  3. Vada

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

Dosa, a popular savory pancake from Tamil Nadu, is made from a batter of rice and lentils and is typically served with chutneys and sambar.

Multiple choice

In the state of Rajasthan, what is the name of the sweet dish made from milk, sugar, and nuts, often served chilled?

  1. Gulab Jamun

  2. Rasgulla

  3. Kheer

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

Kheer, a popular sweet dish from Rajasthan, is made with milk, sugar, and nuts, and is often served chilled, providing a refreshing and delectable treat.

Multiple choice

In the state of Punjab, what is the name of the flatbread made from wheat flour, often served with butter and yogurt?

  1. Naan

  2. Roti

  3. Paratha

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

Kulcha, a popular flatbread from Punjab, is made with wheat flour and is often served with butter and yogurt, providing a soft and flavorful accompaniment to meals.

Multiple choice

In the state of Karnataka, what is the name of the sweet dish made from rice flour, coconut, and jaggery, often served as a snack or dessert?

  1. Mysore Pak

  2. Laddu

  3. Jalebi

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

Mysore Pak, a popular sweet dish from Karnataka, is made with rice flour, coconut, and jaggery, and is often served as a snack or dessert, providing a rich and delectable treat.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a Geographical Indication of India?

  1. Darjeeling Tea

  2. Alphonso Mangoes

  3. Basmati Rice

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

Champagne is a sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France and is protected by a Geographical Indication (GI) in the European Union. It is not a GI of India.