WorksheetsFood Safari - India
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is considered the most important ingredient in Indian food?
a)
Turmeric
b)
Chilli
c)
Coriander
d)
Mustard seeds
2.
What does cassia differ from cinnamon in?
a)
Cassia is used mostly for desserts
b)
Cassia has a more robust flavour and is used for savoury dishes
c)
Cassia is always powdered, cinnamon is whole
d)
Cassia is green in colour
3.
Which three spices form the base of garam masala?
a)
Green cardamom, clove, cassia
b)
Cinnamon, coriander, turmeric
c)
Black cardamom, fennel, chilli
d)
Fenugreek, cumin, asafoetida
4.
What does the name “garam masala” literally mean?
a)
Fiery hot mix
b)
Sweet and spicy
c)
Red spice mix
d)
Hot – as in aiding digestion
5.
What spice is commonly added to dal to reduce bloating from lentils?
a)
Coriander
b)
Asafoetida
c)
Turmeric
d)
Cumin
6.
What paste is used to add vibrant colour and flavour to Rogan Josh?
a)
Ginger and garlic paste
b)
Spinach puree
c)
Dried chilli paste
d)
Tamarind paste
7.
What is the traditional way to eat Rogan Josh?
a)
With a fork and knife
b)
With naan only
c)
With fingers
d)
With rice and spoon
8.
What cooking vessel is tandoori chicken traditionally made in?
a)
Pressure cooker
b)
Frying pan
c)
Steamer
d)
Tandoor clay oven
9.
What ingredient gives palak paneer its distinctive green colour?
a)
Coriander leaves
b)
Spinach puree
c)
Green cardamom
d)
Mint leaves
10.
What is paneer best compared to in texture?
a)
Tofu
b)
Cheddar cheese
c)
Feta cheese
d)
Mozzarella
11.
Which dried leaf is added to finish palak paneer for extra aroma?
a)
Curry leaves
b)
Fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
c)
Mint leaves
d)
Bay leaves
12.
Gujarati potatoes are coated with oil, coconut, sesame seeds and…
a)
Chopped coriander
b)
Mint leaves
c)
Sultanas
d)
Yoghurt
13.
What is the main protein source in dal?
a)
Meat
b)
Rice
c)
Lentils, beans, and peas
d)
Paneer
14.
What is the key ingredient in many Indian sweets, such as barfi?
a)
Wheat flour
b)
Milk
c)
Rice
d)
Almonds
15.
What decorative element is often placed on top of Indian sweets?
a)
Fruit slices
b)
Sesame seeds
c)
Whipped cream
d)
Edible gold or silver
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