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Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Although the HAMBURGER is famous in the US, which country did it actually originate from
India
Germany
Canada
Middle East
You’ve probably heard the saying, "As American as apple pie" but this autumnal treat, popularly enjoyed in the USA, hails from...
England
South America
Germany
Canada
There’s no doubt that pasta is a uniquely Italian cuisine, but historians now believe that Italian pasta was originally inspired by
Chinese Hakka noodles
European Noodle
Snoodles
Chinese noodles
Chicken parmigiana, is an famous Italian dish created with layers of eggplant in tomato sauce and topped with cheese. However this is not an Italian dish but originated in
India
Bulgaria
Australia
USA
These mouth-watering laminated Danish pastries were invented not in Denmark, but in
USA
Netherlands
Portugal
Austria
Next time you’ve got a craving for Nachos, remember Ignacio Nacho, who was an
American
Red Indian
Mexican
South American
French Fries, this legendary dish best associated with American fast food, originated in
North America
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Spaghetti meatballs, Another classically Italian dish, originated in
North America
West Canada
Malta
Netherlands
Contrary to the belief that it is American, peanut butter originated in
North America
Canada
Portugal
Romania
the famous Japaneses dish, Sushi is said to have originated in
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
China
Cheesecake, This mouth-watering dessert is thought to have originated in New York. However, you will be surprised to know that it’s the ___________who first introduced cheesecake to the world
Indiana
North Americans
Europeans
Greeks
FORTUNE COOKIES, famous among the Youth, was first made in
New York
California
Mumbai
China
SAMOSA, the mouth watering Indian snack, first originated in
Delhi
Punjab
Middle East
China
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA, the famous Indian Dish originated in
Glasgow, Scotland
Punjab, India
USA
England
VINDALOO, the tangy and spicy flavor, is originally a
Portuguese dish
Goan Dish
Mangalorian Dish
Eastindian Dish
FISH AND CHIPS, famous in the whole of the British empire is said to first originate in
India
Britain
USA
Belgium
BIRYANI, its name is enough to bring water in the mouth, is originally...
Indian Dish
Persian dish
Goan Dish
Muslim Dish
FALAFEL, this protein-packed chickpea fritters is listed as one of Israel's national dishes, is suggested to have originated in
Cyprus
Denmark
Yemen
Egypt
TORTAS, are traditional sandwiches filled with delicious beans, avocados, ham and even fried beef or chicken, shredded beef or roasted pork is said to be an
Mexican Dish
Italian Dish
European Dish
Portugal Dish
SPRING ROLLS, the American fast food dish is said to have originated in
India
China
Burma (Myanmar)
Cambodia
Soufflés, This wildly popular dessert loved all over the world, originated in
India
France
Italy
Portugal
PIZZA, now a famous American fast Food, was first made in
Luxembourg
Malta
Italy
Netherlands
GRILLED CHEESE, is a classic sandwich that is usually prepared with one or more cheese varieties that are placed between two slices of bread originally from
Italy
France
Portugal
USA
Chutneys, delicately seasoned with a variety of spices such as cumin, cardamom, tamarind, ginger, and turmeric believed to have originated from
India
Nepal
Eastern States of India
West Asia Countries
Barbecue, the tradition of smoke-cooking meat originated in the
Indian Sub Continent
West Asia
Caribbean
North America
Tofu, Like many soya foods, tofu originated in
India
Burma (Myanmar)
Cambodia
China
Cellophane noodles, Also known as glass noodles, these thin noodles are made from water and starch extracted from mung beans, yams, cassava, or potato originated in
China
Philippines
Japan
Tibet
Naan, famous in the west and Indian Sub continent, originated in
Egypt
France
Laos
Malaysia
Fudge, going to Khandala and no coming back without Fudge, but how many of us know that it was invented in
Rajasthan, India
Kerala, India
America
Egypt
Caesar Salad, although it has an Roman connection, this salad originated in
France
Japan
Mexico
China
Sandwich, as we know it today was popularized in 1762 by John Montagu of
USA
Denmark
Lithuania
England
French Toast, You may assume that French toast was invented in France, however it was made popular In 1724 by Joseph French in
Bulgaria
Denmark
Greece
New York
Doughnuts, The earliest origins to the modern doughnuts are generally traced back to
New York
England
France
Netherlands
Nutella, this famous breakfast companion can be traced to
USA
Italy
China
India
Buffalo Wings, The origin can be traced back to a family-owned bar called Anchor Bar in
New York
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Kentucky
Ketchup, While ketchup is a staple in American cuisine, the popular condiment has its roots in
China
Japan
India
Burma (Myanmar)
Butter Chicken, It is said to have been first introduced by a man named Kundan Lal Gujral in
Cambodia
Indonesia
Peshawar
New Delhi
Popsicle/Ice Lolly, The simplest summer treat was created by an 11-year old kid on a cold winter night in
Canada
California, USA
New York, USA
Ice Land
Butterscotch, Butterscotch originated in God's own county of
Kerala, India
Yorkshire, England.
Montreal, Canada
japan
Hot Chocolate, We can credit the ________ for this wonderful, mouthwatering dish
Japaneses
Chines
Indians
Mexicans
Gulab Jamun, the famous Indian sweet actually originated from
Punjab
Delhi
Iran
Singapore
Idli, This iconic South Indian dish is relished in almost every city of India. It has its origins in
South India
China
Cambodia
Indonesia
Shawarmas, The most enjoyed street food among the non-veggie lovers originated form
Laos
Turkey
Malaysia
Philippines
Falooda, The foundation of falooda goes back to
Iran
Brunei
Burma (Myanmar)
Cambodia
Tandoori Chicken, was first med in the restaurants of
Delhi
Panjab
Pakistan
Iran
