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Indian Foods #1

Based on the descriptions, can you name these foods and drinks from the Indian subcontinent?
Due to the regional diversity and rich history of South Asian (Desi) cuisine, this quiz series is not a fully representative list
The answers generally originate from the Indian subcontinent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal etc.)
If you enjoyed this quiz, you can try Indian Foods #2 and Indian Foods #3
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Oven-baked flatbread enjoyed with curries
Naan
Staple lentil soup
Dal
Deep-fried, typically triangular pastries with various savoury fillings
Samosas
Chicken curry whose name refers to the creaminess of its sauce
Butter chicken
Sweetened tea infused with spices; this word translates from Hindi to 'tea'
Chai tea
Term for a spice mix
Masala
Wheat flour flatbread typically cooked on a tawa or pan that is enjoyed with vegetable dishes or curries, or as a wrap
Roti
Cylindrical clay oven which is used to cook several dishes, such as no. 1
Tandoor
Yoghurt-based drink of Punjab origin
Lassi
Thin and crispy savoury crepe
Dosa
India is the top exporter of this fragrant, long-grain rice
Basmati
Dish comprising rice mixed with meat and spices
Biryani
Thin, crunchy circular appetisers that are often complemented with various dips
Papadams
One such example of a dip eaten with the above. It is a fruit or vegetable dip preserved with vinegar and spices
Chutney
Spice native to India which comes in green seed pods
Cardamom
Non-melting cheese which can be used as a substitute for meat in curries and other dishes
Paneer
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Chicken pieces that have been marinated in a spiced yoghurt sauce and baked on a skewer
Chicken tikka
Orange spice responsible for the staining effect of curries
Turmeric
Frozen milk dessert similar to ice cream
Kulfi
General term for a vegetable and/or meat fritter
Bhaji/pakora
Clarified butter
Ghee
Goan curry renowned for its spiciness
Vindaloo
Sweet snack of crispy, fried swirls coated in a sugar syrup
Jalebi
Hollow, deep fried sphere with a vegetable filling that is served with flavoured water
Panipuri
Spiced drink with a carbonated citrus drink base; translates from Hindi to 'cumin water'
Jal-jeera
Meaning of the word 'aloo', a feature in the names of many Indian dishes
Potato
Dessert of fried dough balls steeped in a rose and saffron syrup
Gulab jamun
Tamil vegetable stew cooked in a tamarind broth
Sambar
Sweet South Asian rice pudding sometimes served with dried fruits and/or nuts
Kheer
Steamed dumplings of Tibetan/Nepali origin that are typically served with achar (a pickle sauce)
Momos
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2 Comments
H1905
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Level 45
Jun 29, 2024
Yummy
Bubblecat
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Level 76
Jun 29, 2024
This quiz made me hungry :D
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