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Indian Cuisine Trivia

From buttery naan and slow-cooked biryani to the 'sweet war' of rasgulla, prove your palate is worthy of a Michelin-starred thali.

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

Which Indian cheese is famous for maintaining its firm shape even when it is deep-fried, grilled, or simmered in sauces?

Paneer

Deriving its name from the Hindi and Urdu word for handkerchief, which North Indian flatbread is characterized by being rolled extremely thin and folded like a cloth?

Rumali Roti

Which spice is harvested from the dried seeds of the same plant that provides the fresh herb cilantro?

Coriander

Often served as a savory breakfast porridge, the South Indian dish Pongal is traditionally prepared by cooking rice with what specific type of yellow lentils?

Moong dal

Which popular Kolkata street snack is made by tossing puffed rice with mustard oil, peanuts, onions, and green chilies?

Jhal Muri