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

What is the name of the traditional Kashmiri sweet that is made with semolina, sugar, and ghee?

  1. Sooji Halwa

  2. Besan Laddu

  3. Jalebi

  4. Gulab Jamun
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sooji Halwa is a traditional Kashmiri sweet that is made with semolina, sugar, and ghee and flavored with cardamom and saffron.

Multiple choice

Which Kashmiri dish is a type of curry made with chicken or lamb and a yogurt-based gravy?

  1. Rogan Josh

  2. Yakhni

  3. Gushtaba

  4. Dum Aloo
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yakhni is a Kashmiri dish made with chicken or lamb and a yogurt-based gravy flavored with spices.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Kashmiri flatbread that is made with wheat flour and yeast?

  1. Naan

  2. Kulcha

  3. Tandoori Roti

  4. Lavash
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tandoori Roti is a traditional Kashmiri flatbread that is made with wheat flour and yeast and cooked in a tandoor oven.

Multiple choice

Which Kashmiri dish is a type of dumpling made with minced meat or vegetables and a yogurt-based gravy?

  1. Gushtaba

  2. Yakhni

  3. Rogan Josh

  4. Dum Aloo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gushtaba is a Kashmiri dish made with minced meat or vegetables that are mixed with spices and then cooked in a yogurt-based gravy.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Kashmiri dessert that is made with rice, milk, and sugar?

  1. Phirni

  2. Kheer

  3. Kulfi

  4. Gulab Jamun
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Phirni is a traditional Kashmiri dessert that is made with rice, milk, and sugar and flavored with cardamom and saffron.

Multiple choice

Which Kashmiri dish is a type of curry made with potatoes and yogurt?

  1. Dum Aloo

  2. Yakhni

  3. Rogan Josh

  4. Gushtaba
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dum Aloo is a Kashmiri dish made with potatoes that are cooked in a yogurt-based gravy flavored with spices.

Multiple choice

What is the signature dish of Kerala backwaters?

  1. Biryani

  2. Dosa

  3. Idli

  4. Karimeen Pollichathu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Karimeen Pollichathu is a traditional dish made with pearl spot fish wrapped in banana leaves and grilled.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional rice dish served in backwater cuisine?

  1. Jeera Rice

  2. Pulao

  3. Biryani

  4. Puttu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Puttu is a steamed rice dish made with coconut and served with curry or chutney.

Multiple choice

Which traditional sweet dish is popular in the backwaters?

  1. Gulab Jamun

  2. Jalebi

  3. Payasam

  4. Rasgulla
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Payasam, a sweet pudding made with rice, coconut milk, and jaggery, is a popular dessert in the backwaters.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of chutney?

  1. Mango chutney

  2. Tomato chutney

  3. Apple chutney

  4. Mint chutney
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mint chutney is not a common type of chutney. Common types of chutneys include mango chutney, tomato chutney, and apple chutney.

Multiple choice

Which local cuisine is famous for its unique flavors and variety of dishes?

  1. Hyderabadi cuisine

  2. Kashmiri cuisine

  3. Rajasthani cuisine

  4. Bengali cuisine
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hyderabadi cuisine is known for its rich flavors, use of spices, and iconic dishes like biryani, haleem, and kebabs.

Multiple choice

Which local cuisine is known for its spicy and flavorful dishes, often using unique ingredients and cooking techniques?

  1. Andhra cuisine

  2. Punjabi cuisine

  3. Gujarati cuisine

  4. Kashmiri cuisine
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Explanation

Andhra cuisine is known for its spicy and flavorful dishes, often using chilies, tamarind, and unique spices.

Multiple choice

Which of these rice dishes is a popular street food in Thailand?

  1. Pad Thai

  2. Sushi

  3. Biryani

  4. Risotto
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pad Thai is a stir-fried rice noodle dish commonly served as a street food in Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which of these rice dishes is known for its crispy outer layer and soft, fluffy interior?

  1. Sushi

  2. Biryani

  3. Arancini

  4. Jambalaya
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Arancini are Italian rice balls that are coated in breadcrumbs and fried until crispy.

Multiple choice

Which of these rice dishes is a popular breakfast item in Japan?

  1. Sushi

  2. Onigiri

  3. Biryani

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

Onigiri are Japanese rice balls that are often filled with various ingredients and wrapped in seaweed.