QuizFood quiz: tricky round
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What is hing called in English?
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Asafoetida. Hing is asafoetida, a strong-smelling gum used in tiny amounts.
Carrots are a good source of which vitamin?
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Vitamin A. Carrots have beta-carotene, which the body turns into vitamin A.
Ragi is the Indian name for which grain?
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Finger millet. Ragi is finger millet. Bajra is pearl millet and jowar is sorghum.
Sabudana is made from the starch of which plant?
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Tapioca (cassava). Sabudana pearls are made from tapioca root starch.
Kahwa, a tea with saffron and spices, comes from which region?
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Kashmir. Kahwa is a traditional drink of Kashmir.
Vindaloo is a dish linked to which Indian state?
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Goa. Vindaloo comes from Goa and has Portuguese roots.
Which substance makes chillies taste hot?
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Capsaicin. Capsaicin gives chillies their heat. Curcumin is in turmeric.
Mishti doi is a sweet curd from which state?
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West Bengal. Mishti doi is a Bengali sweet.
Which dal is most commonly used in sambar?
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Toor dal. Sambar is usually made with toor dal, also called arhar.
Poha is made from what?
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Flattened rice. Poha is rice that has been parboiled and flattened.
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