General Awareness

Indian Cuisine and Foods

6,171 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 popular non-vegetarian dish made from chicken or mutton cooked in a thick gravy with yogurt, nuts, and a blend of spices?

  1. Chicken Korma

  2. Chicken Tikka Masala

  3. Butter Chicken

  4. Mutton Rogan Josh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Korma is a popular Indian dish made from chicken cooked in a thick gravy with yogurt, nuts, and a blend of spices.

Multiple choice

Which non-vegetarian dish is known for its succulent pieces of chicken or mutton cooked in a spicy and flavorful gravy made with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices?

  1. Chicken Curry

  2. Mutton Rogan Josh

  3. Chicken Biryani

  4. Chicken Tikka Masala
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chicken Curry is a popular Indian dish made from chicken cooked in a spicy and flavorful gravy made with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the popular street food made from a batter of rice flour, spices, and herbs, deep-fried and served with various chutneys and toppings?

  1. Bhelpuri

  2. Pakora

  3. Samosa

  4. Pani Puri
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Explanation

Bhelpuri is a popular Indian street food made from a batter of rice flour, spices, and herbs, deep-fried and served with various chutneys and toppings.

Multiple choice

Which non-vegetarian dish features layers of flaky paratha bread stuffed with a spicy filling of minced mutton, onions, and spices, then grilled or fried?

  1. Keema Paratha

  2. Chicken Shawarma

  3. Mutton Kathi Roll

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

Mutton Kathi Roll is a popular Indian street food made from layers of flaky paratha bread stuffed with a spicy filling of minced mutton, onions, and spices, then grilled or fried.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the popular non-vegetarian dish made from chicken or mutton cooked in a thick gravy with coconut milk, spices, and herbs?

  1. Chicken Chettinad

  2. Chicken Korma

  3. Chicken Tikka Masala

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

Chicken Chettinad is a popular Indian dish made from chicken cooked in a thick gravy with coconut milk, spices, and herbs.

Multiple choice

Which non-vegetarian dish is known for its succulent pieces of chicken or mutton cooked in a spicy and flavorful gravy made with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and a blend of spices?

  1. Chicken Curry

  2. Mutton Rogan Josh

  3. Chicken Biryani

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

Chicken Curry is a popular Indian dish made from chicken cooked in a spicy and flavorful gravy made with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and a blend of spices.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the popular street food made from a batter of wheat flour, spices, and herbs, deep-fried and served with various chutneys and toppings?

  1. Pakora

  2. Samosa

  3. Bhelpuri

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

Pakora is a popular Indian street food made from a batter of wheat flour, spices, and herbs, deep-fried and served with various chutneys and toppings.

Multiple choice

Which non-vegetarian dish features layers of flaky paratha bread stuffed with a spicy filling of minced chicken, onions, and spices, then grilled or fried?

  1. Chicken Kathi Roll

  2. Keema Paratha

  3. Chicken Shawarma

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

Chicken Kathi Roll is a popular Indian street food made from layers of flaky paratha bread stuffed with a spicy filling of minced chicken, onions, and spices, then grilled or fried.

Multiple choice

Which of these ingredients is commonly used in Indian vegetarian dishes?

  1. Paneer

  2. Tofu

  3. Quinoa

  4. Edamame
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Explanation

Paneer is a type of fresh cheese commonly used in Indian vegetarian dishes. It is made from cow's milk or buffalo's milk and has a soft, crumbly texture.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is made with lentils?

  1. Dal Makhani

  2. Chana Masala

  3. Rajma Masala

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dal Makhani, Chana Masala, and Rajma Masala are all popular Indian vegetarian dishes made with lentils. They are typically served with rice or roti.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is made with spinach?

  1. Palak Paneer

  2. Saag Paneer

  3. Methi Malai

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Palak Paneer and Saag Paneer are both popular Indian vegetarian dishes made with spinach. Palak Paneer is made with spinach and paneer, while Saag Paneer is made with spinach and mustard greens.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is made with rice?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulao

  3. Khichdi

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Biryani, Pulao, and Khichdi are all popular Indian vegetarian dishes made with rice. Biryani is a layered dish made with rice, vegetables, and meat or fish. Pulao is a simple dish made with rice, vegetables, and spices. Khichdi is a porridge-like dish made with rice, lentils, and vegetables.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is made with chickpea flour?

  1. Besan Laddu

  2. Dhokla

  3. Pakoras

  4. All of the above
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Correct answer
Explanation

Besan Laddu and Dhokla are both popular Indian vegetarian dishes made with chickpea flour. Besan Laddu is a sweet dish made with chickpea flour, sugar, and ghee. Dhokla is a savory dish made with chickpea flour, yogurt, and spices.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is made with coconut milk?

  1. Payasam

  2. Kheer

  3. Rasgulla

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Payasam is a popular South Indian dessert made with coconut milk, rice, and jaggery. It is typically served during festivals and special occasions.

Multiple choice

Which of these dishes is made with semolina?

  1. Sooji Halwa

  2. Sheera

  3. Kesari Bhath

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

Sooji Halwa, Sheera, and Kesari Bhath are all popular Indian sweet dishes made with semolina. They are typically made with semolina, sugar, ghee, and nuts.