General Awareness

Indian Cuisine and Foods

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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 fast food item is typically made with coriander chutney, but can be adapted to be coriander-free?

  1. Samosa

  2. Vada Pav

  3. Pav Bhaji

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

Vada Pav is a popular Indian street food made with a potato patty sandwiched between two buns. It is typically served with coriander chutney, but can be made coriander-free by omitting the chutney or using an alternative chutney, such as mint or tamarind chutney.

Multiple choice

What is a common coriander-free condiment that can be used in place of coriander chutney in fast food dishes?

  1. Tamarind chutney

  2. Green chutney

  3. Mint chutney

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

Tamarind chutney is a sweet and tangy condiment made from tamarind pulp. It is a common ingredient in Indian cuisine and can be used as a substitute for coriander chutney in fast food dishes.

Multiple choice

Which fast food dish is typically made with a coriander-based marinade, but can be adapted to be coriander-free?

  1. Chicken Tikka

  2. Tandoori Chicken

  3. Butter Chicken

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

Tandoori Chicken is a popular Indian dish made with chicken marinated in yogurt, spices, and herbs, including coriander. To make it coriander-free, the coriander can be omitted from the marinade or replaced with another herb, such as cumin or fenugreek.

Multiple choice

What is a common coriander-free herb that can be used in place of coriander in fast food dishes?

  1. Cumin

  2. Fenugreek

  3. Mint

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

Cumin is a warm and earthy spice that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. It can be used as a substitute for coriander in fast food dishes, as it has a similar flavor profile.

Multiple choice

Which fast food dish is typically made with a coriander-based sauce, but can be adapted to be coriander-free?

  1. Chana Masala

  2. Aloo Gobi

  3. Saag Paneer

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

Chana Masala is a popular Indian dish made with chickpeas in a tomato-based sauce. It is typically flavored with coriander, but can be made coriander-free by omitting the coriander or using an alternative spice, such as cumin or garam masala.

Multiple choice

What is a common coriander-free vegetable that can be used in place of coriander in fast food dishes?

  1. Onion

  2. Garlic

  3. Ginger

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

Onion is a versatile vegetable that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. It can be used as a substitute for coriander in fast food dishes, as it has a similar pungent flavor.

Multiple choice

Which fast food dish is typically made with a coriander-based batter, but can be adapted to be coriander-free?

  1. Pakora

  2. Bhaji

  3. Samosa

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

Pakora is a popular Indian snack made with vegetables or meat coated in a batter and deep-fried. The batter is typically made with chickpea flour and spices, including coriander. To make it coriander-free, the coriander can be omitted from the batter or replaced with another spice, such as cumin or turmeric.

Multiple choice

What is a common coriander-free spice that can be used in place of coriander in fast food dishes?

  1. Cumin

  2. Garam masala

  3. Turmeric

  4. Red chili powder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Garam masala is a blend of spices that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. It typically includes cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. To make a coriander-free garam masala, the coriander can be omitted or replaced with another spice, such as nutmeg or mace.

Multiple choice

Which fast food dish is typically made with a coriander-based chutney, but can be adapted to be coriander-free?

  1. Sevpuri

  2. Dahi Puri

  3. Bhelpuri

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

Sevpuri is a popular Indian street food made with puffed rice, sev, and vegetables. It is typically served with a coriander-based chutney, but can be made coriander-free by omitting the chutney or using an alternative chutney, such as tamarind or mint chutney.

Multiple choice

What is a common coriander-free fruit that can be used in place of coriander in fast food dishes?

  1. Lemon

  2. Lime

  3. Orange

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

Lemon is a citrus fruit that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. It can be used as a substitute for coriander in fast food dishes, as it has a similar tangy flavor.

Multiple choice

Which fast food dish is typically made with a coriander-based marinade, but can be adapted to be coriander-free?

  1. Chicken Tikka Masala

  2. Butter Chicken

  3. Saag Paneer

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

Chicken Tikka Masala is a popular Indian dish made with chicken marinated in yogurt, spices, and herbs, including coriander. To make it coriander-free, the coriander can be omitted from the marinade or replaced with another herb, such as cumin or fenugreek.

Multiple choice

Which fast food dish is typically made with a coriander-based filling, but can be adapted to be coriander-free?

  1. Samosa

  2. Kachori

  3. Aloo Tikki

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

Samosa is a popular Indian snack made with a pastry filled with potatoes, peas, and spices. It is typically flavored with coriander, but can be made coriander-free by omitting the coriander or using an alternative spice, such as cumin or garam masala.

Multiple choice

What is a common coriander-free nut that can be used in place of coriander in fast food dishes?

  1. Cashews

  2. Almonds

  3. Pistachios

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

Cashews are a versatile nut that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. They can be used as a substitute for coriander in fast food dishes, as they have a similar nutty flavor.

Multiple choice

What is the staple food of most North Indian states?

  1. Rice

  2. Roti

  3. Dosa

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

Roti, a flatbread made from wheat flour, is a staple food in many North Indian states.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional sweet dish prepared during the festival of Diwali?

  1. Gulab Jamun

  2. Jalebi

  3. Rasgulla

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

Gulab Jamun, a sweet dumpling made from milk solids and sugar syrup, is a popular Diwali treat.