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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Which flatbread is traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven?
Bhakri
Bhakri
Chapati
Chapati
Naan
Naan
Paratha
Paratha
What main ingredient gives biryani its distinct yellow color and aroma?
Coriander
Coriander
Cumin
Cumin
Saffron
Saffron
Turmeric
Turmeric
Which lentil-based stew is a staple across much of India?
Sambar
Sambar
Dal
Dal
Kadhi
Kadhi
Rasam
Rasam
Which thin, crispy South Indian dish is a fermented pancake made from rice and urad dal?
Idli
Idli
Appam
Appam
Dosa
Dosa
Uttapam
Uttapam
What dairy product is used as a base in making paneer?
Milk
Milk
Cream
Cream
Butter
Butter
Yogurt
Yogurt
Which popular street snack consists of hollow puris filled with spiced water and potatoes?
Pani Puri
Pani Puri
Samosa
Samosa
Bhaji
Bhaji
Pakora
Pakora
Which sweet is made by deep-frying flour spirals and soaking them in sugar syrup?
Jalebi
Jalebi
Rasgulla
Rasgulla
Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun
Barfi
Barfi
Butter chicken originated from which Indian city?
Lucknow
Lucknow
Amritsar
Amritsar
Hyderabad
Hyderabad
Delhi
Delhi
Which leafy green is used as the primary ingredient in the Punjabi dish saag?
Mustard greens
Mustard greens
Spinach
Spinach
Cabbage
Cabbage
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
Which fish is known as Ilish in Bengali cuisine?
Pomfret
Pomfret
Rohu
Rohu
Hilsa
Hilsa
Surmai
Surmai
Which breakfast dish is made from puffed rice, sev, onions, and chutneys, popular in Maharashtra?
Vada Pav
Vada Pav
Bhel Puri
Bhel Puri
Poha
Poha
Uttapam
Uttapam
Dhokla, a steamed savory snack, is associated with which region?
Bihar
Bihar
Kerala
Kerala
Punjab
Punjab
Gujarat
Gujarat
What is the base ingredient in the Goan dish ‘vindaloo’?
Fish
Fish
Paneer
Paneer
Chicken
Chicken
Pork
Pork
Which creamy dessert is made from thickened milk and flavored with cardamom, saffron, and nuts?
Rabri
Rabri
Kulfi
Kulfi
Payasam
Payasam
Phirni
Phirni
Which ingredient, known for its souring properties, is a key component of the specific spice blend used in pav bhaji?
Dry Mango Powder
Dry Mango Powder
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek Seeds
Turmeric
Turmeric
What is the main ingredient in the Rajasthani dish ‘dal baati churma’?
Bajra
Bajra
Sabudana
Sabudana
Rice
Rice
Wheat flour
Wheat flour
Which steamed sweet dish, wrapped in turmeric leaves and filled with coconut or jaggery, is popular in Konkani cuisine?
Modak
Modak
Puran Poli
Puran Poli
Patoleo
Patoleo
Thekua
Thekua
The dish ‘Chettinad Chicken’ is known for its use of what?
Yogurt marinade
Yogurt marinade
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Spices and black pepper
Spices and black pepper
Dry fruit paste
Dry fruit paste
Which dish is a dumpling made from rice flour, stuffed with sweet coconut, and associated with Ganesh Chaturthi?
Modak
Modak
Halwa
Halwa
Barfi
Barfi
Ladoo
Ladoo
What gives the dish palak paneer its distinct green color?
Green chili
Green chili
Cilantro
Cilantro
Spinach
Spinach
Mint
Mint
Which fish-based curry is a hallmark of Bengali cuisine?
Goan Fish Curry
Goan Fish Curry
Macher Jhol
Macher Jhol
Fish Amritsari
Fish Amritsari
Meen Moilee
Meen Moilee
Which leavened, deep-fried bread is the traditional accompaniment to chole in the iconic North Indian dish ‘Chole Bhature’?
Appam
Appam
Bhature
Bhature
Roti
Roti
Thepla
Thepla
Which dessert made from gram flour and ghee is famous in Mysore?
Balushahi
Balushahi
Moti Choor Ladoo
Moti Choor Ladoo
Mysore Pak
Mysore Pak
Sandesh
Sandesh
Which meat is most emblematic of the original Hyderabadi biryani?
Mutton
Mutton
Beef
Beef
Chicken
Chicken
Fish
Fish
Which North Indian drink is made by blending yogurt with water, spices, and sometimes fruit?
Thandai
Thandai
Sharbat
Sharbat
Chaas
Chaas
Lassi
Lassi
What is the star-shaped spice sometimes used in Indian garam masala?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Cardamom
Cardamom
Clove
Clove
Star Anise
Star Anise
Idli, a staple breakfast in South India, is typically served with which condiment?
Green Chutney
Green Chutney
Coconut Chutney
Coconut Chutney
Mint Sauce
Mint Sauce
Tamarind Sauce
Tamarind Sauce
Which snack is made from deep-fried lentil batter, sometimes flavored with onions or chilies?
Gobi Manchurian
Gobi Manchurian
Sev
Sev
Dhokla
Dhokla
Vada
Vada
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