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