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 fruit flavor is especially popular in kulfi and often features the Alphonso variety, known as the 'King of Mangoes'?
Mango
Often served alongside curries in restaurants, which popular side dish takes its name from the Hindi word for the cumin seeds used to flavor it?
Jeera Rice
Which spice is harvested from the dried seeds of the same plant that provides the fresh herb cilantro?
Coriander
In North Indian cooking, what specific name is given to the sautéed base of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices that starts many curry dishes?
Masala
Which hearty noodle soup, popular in Sikkim and influenced by Tibetan flavors, is a staple of Himalayan cuisine often served with vegetables and meat?
Thukpa