Culinary Quiz

In India, which of these ingredients is also called "hing spice"?

• cumin

• asafoetida

• black pepper

• aniseed

What is the name of a sweet candy of North India and Pakistan that is made from ash gourd?

• chhena

• kalakand

• Ras Malai

• petha

Which of these is a well-known Punjabi comfort-food?

• Dal Dhokli

• Rajma Chawal

• Curd Rice

• Khichdi

Which state gifted us the mouth-watering sweet Kheer Kadam?

• Kolkata

• Tamil Nadu

• Sikkim

• Madhya Pradesh

Which of these was considered as the 'food of gods' in ancient India?

• Ghee

• Milk

• Yoghurt

• Fruits

What is considered to be the favorite food of the Hindu god Ganesha?

• Rasgulla

• malpua

• modak

• laddu

Which city is famous for its Pav Bhaji & Vada Pav?

• Ahmedabad

• Mumbai

• Kolkata

• Bengaluru

Which of these mithai is claimed to have been accidentally prepared by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's personal chef?

• Gulab Jamun

• Halwa

• Laddoo

• Kheer

In Gujarat, which of the following combination is eaten largely during the festival of Dussehra?

• Rabdi-Jalebi

• Khichdi-Kadhi

• Fafda-Jalebi

• Khaman-Dhokla

Name the Indian food that is made from betel leaf filled with chopped betel nut and slaked lime.

• paan

• falooda

• murabba

• mukhwas