| Description | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Oven-baked flatbread typically enjoyed with curries | Naan | 96%
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| Deep-fried, typically triangular pastries with various savoury fillings | Samosas | 88%
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| Spiced milk tea; literally translates from Hindi to 'tea' | {Chai} tea | 82%
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| Chicken curry whose name refers to the creaminess of its sauce | {Butter} chicken | 81%
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| Clarified butter | Ghee | 78%
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| India is the top exporter of this fragrant, long-grain white rice | Basmati | 77%
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| Term for a mix of ground spices | Masala | 76%
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| Staple lentil stew | Dal | 75%
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| Yoghurt-based drink of Punjab origin | Lassi | 75%
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| Round wheat flour flatbread eaten with curries, vegetable dishes, or as a wrap | Roti | 75%
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| Soft, non-melting cheese used in vegetarian curries and other dishes | Paneer | 71%
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| Dish comprising layers of rice and meat cooked in spices | Biryani | 70%
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| Cylindrical clay oven which is used to cook several dishes, such as no. 1 | Tandoor | 69%
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| Yellow-orange spice responsible for the staining effect of curries | Turmeric | 65%
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| Boneless chicken skewers which are marinated in a spiced yoghurt sauce | Chicken {tikka} | 63%
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| Thin and crispy savoury crepe | Dosa | 63%
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| Meaning of the word 'aloo', a feature in the names of many Indian dishes | Potato | 62%
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| Spiced, vinegared fruit or vegetable dip; example of a dip eaten with the above | Chutney | 60%
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| General term for a vegetable and/or meat fritter | Bhaji/pakora | 53%
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| Fragrant spice native to India which comes in green seed pods | Cardamom | 51%
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| Thin, crunchy circular appetisers. Often complemented with toppings and dips | Papadams | 51%
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| Dessert of fried milk dough balls steeped in a rose and saffron syrup | Gulab jamun | 49%
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| Frozen milk dessert similar to ice cream | Kulfi | 46%
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| Tibetan/Nepali steamed dumplings that are typically served with achar (a pickle sauce) | Momos | 44%
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| Hollow, deep fried shells served with a vegetable filling and spiced water | Panipuri | 43%
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| Sweet snack of crispy, fried swirls coated in a sugar syrup | Jalebi | 41%
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| Goan curry renowned for its spiciness | Vindaloo | 41%
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| Sweet South Asian rice pudding often served with dried fruits and/or nuts | Kheer | 35%
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| Tamil vegetable stew cooked in a tamarind broth | Sambar | 26%
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| Fizzy citrus drink flavoured with spices; translates from Hindi to 'cumin water' | Jal-jeera | 18%
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