1. MCQs on Regional Cuisines (NORTH)

Which cooking medium is traditionally preferred in Punjabi cuisine?

• Mustard oil

• Coconut oil

• Ghee

• Olive oil

What is the staple cereal in Punjab?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Barley

• Millet

Which dish is a famous winter food of Punjab made from mustard greens?

• Dal Makhani

• Sarson da Saag

• Makki di Roti

• Amritsari Kulcha

Tandoor is an essential cooking equipment widely used in Punjab for:

• Frying snacks

• Making breads and roasting meats

• Steaming vegetables

• Brewing beverages

Lassi, a popular Punjabi beverage, is primarily made from:

• Yogurt

• Milk

• Buttermilk

• Curdled cream

The royal multi-course Kashmiri meal is known as:

• Dum Aloo

• Rogan Josh

• Wazwan

• Modur Pulao

Saffron, a key ingredient in Kashmiri cuisine, is cultivated mainly in:

• Pulwama region

• Srinagar city center

• Jammu plains

• Leh

Which of the following is a signature lamb-based Kashmiri dish?

• Nihari

• Yakhni

• Seekh Kebab

• Haleem

What is a popular Kashmiri sweet dish made with rice, milk, and saffron?

• Phirni

• Kheer

• Modur Pulao

• Sheer Khurma

Traditional Kashmiri cooking often uses which special vessel?

• Degchi

• Samovar

• Handi

• Karahi