Indian Cooking Quiz

India produces more spices than any other country on Earth. True or false?

• True!

• False!

Why is beef usually NOT on the menu in India?

• Because it's bad for the environment

• Because Hindus don't eat beef

• Because it doesn't taste good in Indian food

• For tax reasons

What is a tandoor?

• A type of chicken

• A type of oven

• A type of bread

• A big bowl

Chicken Tikka Masala is the most popular Indian-style dish in the UK. But it's very hard to find in India. Where was it invented?

• Great Britain,England

• Mumbai, India

• New York, USA

• Swansea, Wales

What is daal made out of?

• Oats

• Rice

• Lentils

• Little bits of bread

Paneer is a type of what?

• Meat

• Sauce

• Pudding

• Cheese

Indians have been making sweets for thousands of years! In fact the English word candy comes from the ancient Sanskrit word Khanda – meaning sugar. True or false?

• True! I know my Sanskrit when I see it!

• False – Candy is an American word!

White, brown, red and sticky are all types of what?

• Rice

• Curry

• Sugar

• Ferret

Finish this sentence: There are more ___ in India than in the rest of the world put together.

• People allergic to chillies

• Messy eaters

• Vegetarians

• Types of yoghurt

Indian food in the UK is completely different to Indian food in India. True or false?

• True

• False