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Indian Cooking Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

True!

b)

False!

2.

Why is beef usually NOT on the menu in India?

a)

Because it's bad for the environment

b)

Because Hindus don't eat beef

c)

Because it doesn't taste good in Indian food

d)

For tax reasons

3.

What is a tandoor?

a)

A type of chicken

b)

A type of oven

c)

A type of bread

d)

A big bowl

4.

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?

a)

Great Britain,England

b)

Mumbai, India

c)

New York, USA

d)

Swansea, Wales

5.

What is daal made out of?

a)

Oats

b)

Rice

c)

Lentils

d)

Little bits of bread

6.

Paneer is a type of what?

a)

Meat

b)

Sauce

c)

Pudding

d)

Cheese

7.

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?

a)

True! I know my Sanskrit when I see it!

b)

False – Candy is an American word!

8.

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

a)

Rice

b)

Curry

c)

Sugar

d)

Ferret

9.

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

a)

People allergic to chillies

b)

Messy eaters

c)

Vegetarians

d)

Types of yoghurt

10.

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

a)

True

b)

False

11.

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

a)

Halwa

b)

Kheer

c)

Laddoo

d)

Gulab Jamun

12.

Which of the following street-foods is largely found on most streets across India?

a)

Pani Puri

b)

Dahi Bhalle

c)

Dal Makhani

d)

Chicken Tikka Masala

13.

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

a)

Fruits

b)

Milk

c)

Yoghurt

d)

Ghee

14.

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

a)

Bengaluru

b)

Kolkata

c)

Ahmedabad

d)

Mumbai

15.

Choose the correct dish that belongs to the Udupi cuisine.

a)

Idli

b)

Dosa

c)

Rasam

d)

All of the above