Are you ready to dive into the rich and flavorful world of Indian cuisine? From the sizzling heat of tandoori chicken cooked over charcoal to the cooling relief of yogurt-based raita, this trivia quiz will challenge your knowledge of the ingredients, dishes, and cooking methods that make Indian food so unique and beloved worldwide.
Discover the secrets behind popular terms like “Masala” and “Ghee,” and unravel the stories of beloved items such as gulab jamun and aloo gobi. Whether you’re a foodie, a culture enthusiast, or just curious, these questions will test and expand your understanding of India’s vibrant culinary heritage.
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What is an Indian method of cooking over a charcoal fire in a tandoor?
Baking
Baking
Tandoori cookery
Tandoori cookery
Frying
Frying
Steaming
Steaming
What condiment is a chilled sauce with a yoghurt base, used as a side dish to cool down the palate when Indian dishes are hot and spicy?
Achar
Achar
Raita
Raita
Papadum
Papadum
Chutney
Chutney
What is a dish composed of a sauce or gravy seasoned with a mixture of ground spices?
Curry
Curry
Biryani
Biryani
Naan
Naan
Samosa
Samosa
What is ghee?
Clarified butter
Clarified butter
A lentil stew
A lentil stew
A type of rice
A type of rice
A spice blend
A spice blend
What does the word “Masala” mean?
Mixture of spices
Mixture of spices
Meat
Meat
Bread
Bread
Vegetable
Vegetable
What is gulab jamun?
A savory pastry
A savory pastry
Indian dessert made of fried dough balls in sweet rosewater and saffron syrup
Indian dessert made of fried dough balls in sweet rosewater and saffron syrup
A vegetable curry
A vegetable curry
A type of lentil
A type of lentil
What words are widely used in India to mean tea?
Chai
Chai
Coffee
Coffee
Juice
Juice
Lassi
Lassi
To what fish is Hilsa or ilish related?
Herring fish
Herring fish
Tuna
Tuna
Salmon
Salmon
Cod
Cod
What is a creamy, frothy yogurt-based drink that originated in Punjab, India?
Lassi
Lassi
Chai
Chai
Nimbu Pani
Nimbu Pani
Karak Chai
Karak Chai
What relish accompanies an Indian meal?
Mustard
Mustard
Chutney
Chutney
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Ketchup
What dish consists of roasted chicken marinated in yogurt and generously spiced?
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori chicken
Tandoori chicken
Chicken Korma
Chicken Korma
Butter chicken
Butter chicken
For what is Tandoori chicken named?
The type of chicken used
The type of chicken used
The cylindrical clay oven in which it is cooked, a tandoor
The cylindrical clay oven in which it is cooked, a tandoor
The region it originated from
The region it originated from
Its spice blend
Its spice blend
What is an Indian pakora?
A flatbread
A flatbread
A sweet pastry
A sweet pastry
A type of fritter
A type of fritter
A yogurt sauce
A yogurt sauce
What is a small savory puffy pastry filled with vegetables or meat, a favorite Indian appetizer served at tea time or with pre-dinner drinks?
Papadum
Papadum
Bhaji
Bhaji
Naan
Naan
Samosa
Samosa
What two main ingredients make Aloo Gobi?
Chickpeas and tomatoes
Chickpeas and tomatoes
Spinach and paneer
Spinach and paneer
Lentils and rice
Lentils and rice
Potatoes and cauliflower
Potatoes and cauliflower
What is Mattar paneer?
A side-dish of garden peas with cheese
A side-dish of garden peas with cheese
A potato curry
A potato curry
A flatbread
A flatbread
A lentil soup
A lentil soup
What is the name of India’s versatile white cheese, used in various recipes?
Paneer
Paneer
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Cheddar
Cheddar
Feta
Feta
What is the main ingredient of chapati?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Rice flour
Rice flour
Wheat flour
Wheat flour
Gram flour
Gram flour
What are unleavened flatbreads called?
Naan
Naan
Chapattis
Chapattis
Puri
Puri
Paratha
Paratha
What Indian relishes accompany virtually every meal in their respective cuisines?
Pesto, hummus, and tzatziki
Pesto, hummus, and tzatziki
Salsa, guacamole, and sour cream
Salsa, guacamole, and sour cream
Chutney, achar, and raita
Chutney, achar, and raita
Ketchup, mustard, and relish
Ketchup, mustard, and relish
What is the main ingredient in the Indian dish called chana masala?
Lentils
Lentils
Kidney beans
Kidney beans
Black beans
Black beans
Chickpeas
Chickpeas
What is Dhal?
A meat dish
A meat dish
A sauce made from lentils
A sauce made from lentils
A type of rice
A type of rice
A flatbread
A flatbread
What is Sambar?
A chicken curry
A chicken curry
A type of bread
A type of bread
A lentil and vegetable soup
A lentil and vegetable soup
A fried snack
A fried snack
What is a sweet made from deep-fried, thick sugar syrup and shaped into a large, pretzel-like shape, usually orange in color?
Barfi
Barfi
Ladoo
Ladoo
Kaju Katli
Kaju Katli
Jalebi
Jalebi
What is a chilled South Asian dessert made from slow-cooked rice, milk, and sugar?
Phirni
Phirni
Rasgulla
Rasgulla
Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun
Kheer
Kheer
What is the South Indian equivalent of Kheer?
Payasam
Payasam
Mysore Pak
Mysore Pak
Halwa
Halwa
Modak
Modak
What is a sweet food made of rice cooked with milk and sugar?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding
Jelly
Jelly
Ice cream
Ice cream
Custard
Custard
What is gaajar ka halwa?
A lentil soup
A lentil soup
A potato curry
A potato curry
A type of bread
A type of bread
A carrot pudding
A carrot pudding
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