Indian Cuisine Terms

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Instructions: Explore the flavorful vocabulary of Indian cooking, from curries to chutneys

1.
In Indian cooking, what is a 'tandoor'?
A
A cylindrical clay oven used for baking and roasting at very high temperatures
B
A type of spice
C
A type of curry
D
A mixing bowl
2.
What does 'masala' mean in Indian cuisine?
A
A type of rice
B
A blend or mixture of spices
C
A type of bread
D
A cooking pot
3.
In Indian cooking, what is 'ghee'?
A
A fermented drink
B
A type of lentil
C
Clarified butter with the milk solids removed, used widely in Indian cuisine
D
A type of cheese
4.
What is a 'samosa' in Indian food?
A
A rice pudding
B
A triangular fried or baked pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas
C
A type of soup
D
A yogurt drink
5.
What does 'dal' (or 'daal') refer to in Indian cuisine?
A
A dish made from cooked lentils, beans, or peas, often spiced
B
A type of bread
C
A meat curry
D
A dessert
6.
In Indian cooking, what is 'paneer'?
A
A spice blend
B
A fresh, unaged cheese made by curdling milk with lemon juice or vinegar
C
A flatbread
D
A type of rice
7.
What is 'naan' in Indian cuisine?
A
A soft, leavened flatbread traditionally baked in a tandoor oven
B
A chutney
C
A dessert
D
A type of curry
8.
What does 'raita' refer to in Indian food?
A
A fried snack
B
A spicy sauce
C
A type of rice
D
A cooling yogurt condiment mixed with vegetables, herbs, or spices
9.
In Indian cooking, what is 'tadka' (also called 'tempering')?
A
A type of tea
B
A type of garnish
C
A baking method
D
A technique of frying spices in hot oil or ghee to release their flavors before adding to a dish
10.
What is 'biryani' in Indian cuisine?
A
A sweet milk dessert
B
A layered rice dish cooked with spices, meat or vegetables, and saffron
C
A type of bread
D
A lentil soup
11.
What does 'chutney' refer to in Indian food?
A
A stuffed pastry
B
A condiment made from fruits, herbs, or vegetables with spices, vinegar, or sugar
C
A type of pickle
D
A type of curry
12.
In Indian cooking, what is 'korma'?
A
A deep-fried snack
B
A mild, creamy curry made with yogurt, cream, or nut paste
C
A very spicy dish
D
A type of bread
13.
What is 'lassi' in Indian food culture?
A
A savory pancake
B
A type of lentil
C
A type of curry
D
A traditional yogurt-based drink, often flavored with fruit or spices
14.
What does 'vindaloo' traditionally refer to in Indian cuisine?
A
A type of rice
B
A spicy curry originally from Goa, influenced by Portuguese cooking
C
A mild vegetable dish
D
A sweet dessert
15.
In Indian cooking, what is 'chapati'?
A
A fried snack
B
An unleavened whole wheat flatbread cooked on a griddle
C
A type of curry
D
A rice pudding

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