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

In the novel "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel, what is the name of the Indian dish that Pi's father prepares for him before he leaves on his journey?

  1. Aloo Gobi

  2. Chicken Tikka Masala

  3. Samosas

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

Dal Makhani is a North Indian dish made from black lentils, kidney beans, and a variety of spices.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy, what is the name of the traditional Kerala dish that is served at the family's annual Onam feast?

  1. Payasam

  2. Appam

  3. Puttu

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

Avial is a traditional Kerala dish made from a variety of vegetables, coconut, and yogurt.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The Hungry Tide" by Amitav Ghosh, what is the name of the Bengali fish curry that Piya cooks for Kanai?

  1. Hilsa Curry

  2. Rohu Curry

  3. Katla Curry

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

Hilsa Curry is a Bengali fish curry made with hilsa fish, mustard seeds, and a variety of spices.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga, what is the name of the dish that Balram cooks for his master Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani

  2. Mutton Korma

  3. Palak Paneer

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

Chicken Biryani is a popular Indian dish made with rice, chicken, and a variety of spices.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai, what is the name of the dish that Sai cooks for her family?

  1. Aloo Gobhi

  2. Chicken Tikka Masala

  3. Samosas

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

Aloo Gobhi is a North Indian dish made from potatoes, cauliflower, and a variety of spices.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, what is the name of the dish that Draupadi cooks for her husbands?

  1. Payasam

  2. Appam

  3. Puttu

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

Payasam is a traditional Indian sweet dish made from rice, milk, and sugar, often flavored with cardamom or saffron.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The Great Indian Novel" by Shashi Tharoor, what is the name of the dish that is served at the wedding of Padmini and Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani

  2. Mutton Korma

  3. Palak Paneer

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

Chicken Biryani is a popular Indian dish made with rice, chicken, and a variety of spices.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The Hungry Tide" by Amitav Ghosh, what is the name of the Bengali fish curry that Piya cooks for Kanai?

  1. Hilsa Curry

  2. Rohu Curry

  3. Katla Curry

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

Hilsa Curry is a Bengali fish curry made with hilsa fish, mustard seeds, and a variety of spices.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga, what is the name of the dish that Balram cooks for his master Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani

  2. Mutton Korma

  3. Palak Paneer

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

Chicken Biryani is a popular Indian dish made with rice, chicken, and a variety of spices.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai, what is the name of the dish that Sai cooks for her family?

  1. Aloo Gobhi

  2. Chicken Tikka Masala

  3. Samosas

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

Aloo Gobhi is a North Indian dish made from potatoes, cauliflower, and a variety of spices.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, what is the name of the dish that Draupadi cooks for her husbands?

  1. Payasam

  2. Appam

  3. Puttu

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

Payasam is a traditional Indian sweet dish made from rice, milk, and sugar, often flavored with cardamom or saffron.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The Great Indian Novel" by Shashi Tharoor, what is the name of the dish that is served at the wedding of Padmini and Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani

  2. Mutton Korma

  3. Palak Paneer

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

Chicken Biryani is a popular Indian dish made with rice, chicken, and a variety of spices.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The Hungry Tide" by Amitav Ghosh, what is the name of the Bengali fish curry that Piya cooks for Kanai?

  1. Hilsa Curry

  2. Rohu Curry

  3. Katla Curry

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

Hilsa Curry is a Bengali fish curry made with hilsa fish, mustard seeds, and a variety of spices.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga, what is the name of the dish that Balram cooks for his master Ashok?

  1. Chicken Biryani

  2. Mutton Korma

  3. Palak Paneer

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

Chicken Biryani is a popular Indian dish made with rice, chicken, and a variety of spices.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular street food in Mumbai?

  1. Vada pav

  2. Pav bhaji

  3. Bhelpuri

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

Vada pav, pav bhaji, and bhelpuri are all popular street foods in Mumbai.