Indian Cuisine Terms
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In Indian cooking, what is a 'tandoor'?
About Indian Cuisine Terms
Indian Cuisine Terms is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Explore the flavorful vocabulary of Indian cooking, from curries to chutneys A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In Indian cooking, what is a 'tandoor'?
Answer: A cylindrical clay oven used for baking and roasting at very high temperatures
2. What does 'masala' mean in Indian cuisine?
Answer: A blend or mixture of spices
3. In Indian cooking, what is 'ghee'?
Answer: Clarified butter with the milk solids removed, used widely in Indian cuisine
4. What is a 'samosa' in Indian food?
Answer: A triangular fried or baked pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas
5. What does 'dal' (or 'daal') refer to in Indian cuisine?
Answer: A dish made from cooked lentils, beans, or peas, often spiced
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Indian Cuisine Terms?
Indian Cuisine Terms has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Indian Cuisine Terms free to play?
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How long does Indian Cuisine Terms take?
Most players finish Indian Cuisine Terms in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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