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Tamil Nadu cuisine

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sappadu refer a to

a)

A typical meal

b)

A thali

c)

Dinner meal

d)

Lunch meal

2.

______________ refers to the core elements of Tamil cuisine offered to the guests on special occasions such as festivals and marriage ceremony.

a)

A vegetarian meal

b)

Koottu

c)

Kuzhambu

d)

Virundhu

3.

What is the staple drink of Tamil Nadu

a)

Tea and lemonade

b)

Tea and coffee

c)

Coffee and buttermilk

d)

Lime soda

4.

Milagu thanneer refers to

a)

Peeper soup

b)

Peppery fry

c)

Pepper paneer

d)

None of the above

5.

Tamil Nadu has ___________ divisions of ancient Tamilakam prepare their unique Tamil cuisine.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

6.

____________ is derived from the Tamil word "Kanji".

a)

Kadi

b)

Kari

c)

Congee

d)

Oputtu

7.

___________ is a steamed rice-cake prepared with fermented batter or rice and black gram.

a)

Idli

b)

Idiapam

c)

Appam

d)

None of the above

8.

_____________ is a traditional cuisine where rice is cooked in a matki with water and milk.

a)

Payasam

b)

Pongal

c)

Kheer

d)

Paniyaram

9.

________________ is a lentil-based vegetable stew or chowder made with tamarind, broth and freshly grounded spices.

a)

Samber

b)

Rasam

c)

Pappu

d)

Avail

10.

____________ is a drink made from lemon juice, jaggery, dried ginger and cardamom.

a)

Lemon sorbet

b)

Kanji

c)

Paanakam

d)

Nimbu ka panna

11.

Staple food of Tamil Nadu

a)

Rice

b)

Idly

c)

Dosa

d)

Appam

12.

National fruit of Tamil Nadu

a)

Jack fruit

b)

Butter fruit

c)

Coconut

d)

Tamarind

13.

Cooking oil medium in Tamil Nadu cuisine

a)

Gingerly oil

b)

Ghee

c)

Coconut oil

d)

Sesame oil

14.

Chettinad region comprising kaRaikudi and adjoining areas are known for

a)

Vegetarian food

b)

Non vegetarian food

c)

Sea food

d)

Both vegetarian and non vegetarian food

15.

Nanjilnadu region is famous for

a)

Fish curry

b)

Sea food kari

c)

Mutton kari

d)

Chicken curry

16.

A sweet tasting pizza-like dish that is dry outside with a sweet stuffing.

a)

Oputtu

b)

Santhakai

c)

Kola urandai

d)

None of the above

17.

Sweet hot milk made of jaggery, coconut and cotton seeds

a)

Enaidosai

b)

Arisi puttumavu

c)

Thengai paal

d)

All the above

18.

It is a vessel made from lead to impart the right flavour to rasam

a)

Kal chatti

b)

Eyya chombu

c)

Urandai

d)

Puttumavu

19.

What is Murruku?

a)

Crisp banana fritters

b)

Crisp lentils fritters

c)

Crisp vegetable fritters

d)

None of the above

20.

A black rice is also used to prepare desserts.

a)

Murukku

b)

Thattai

c)

Kavunarisi

d)

None of the above