Indian Food Quiz

1. What is 'Masala' in Indian cooking?

A type of bread
A blend of ground spices
A vegetable stew
A type of rice

2. Which spice is known for its bright yellow color and earthy flavor?

Cumin
Cardamom
Turmeric
Fenugreek

3. 'Basmati' is:

A type of cheese
A type of flatbread
A type of rice
A lentil-based stew

4. 'Dosa' is described as:

A fermented crepe made from rice and black gram
A chickpea curry
A dish made with potatoes and cauliflower
A type of cheese used in vegetarian dishes

5. Which cooking technique involves frying spices in hot oil or ghee to release flavor?

Bhuna
Dum
Tempering (Tadka)
Braising

6. 'Paneer' is:

A type of bread
A type of rice
A type of cheese
A type of curry

7. 'Chicken tikka' is:

Grilled chicken chunks marinated in spices and yogurt
Chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce
A spicy curry of Portuguese origin
Chicken with roasted spices

8. Which dish is made of paneer cheese in a spinach gravy flavored with spices?

Aloo Gobi
Chole
Palak Paneer
Rajma

9. 'Biryani' is:

A type of flatbread
A mixed rice dish with meat and/or vegetables and spices
A type of cheese
A lentil-based vegetable stew

10. 'Tandoor' is:

A method of cooking that involves frying spices in hot oil
A type of clay oven used for baking bread and roasting meat
A type of grain
A type of spice