Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1096] Kashmiri cuisine is a result of the mixture of cooking styles of Kashmiri Pandits, Muslims and ............... .
Correct Answer

(B) Rajputs

Explanation

Solution: The food of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have evolved through many generations and is known to be a blend of three different cooking styles, which is Kashmiri Pandits, the Muslims and the Rajputs.

[#1097] ............. is a staple meat curry of the Dogra community.
Correct Answer

(B) Khatta Meat

Explanation

Solution: Khatta Meat is a staple meat curry of the Dogra community. The mutton is traditionally cooked with sour pomegranate seeds, lime juice or aamchoor (dry mango powder) to bring out the unique tanginess (khatta) and flavoured with fumes of a burning charcoal soaked in mustard oil. This delicious dish is served with rice or roti.

[#1098] ............... is a delicious and nutritious food of Ladakh, made with the seeds of apricots and flour.
Correct Answer

(B) Tapu

Explanation

Solution: Tapu is common in areas where apricot is grown in large number. The dried flour is boiled in water and then mixed with the seeds of the apricots which are nicely grinded to give a smooth texture. It is a very delicious and nutritious food.

[#1099] It is a very popular vegetarian dish of Kashmir.
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: Chokh Wangun (Khatte Baingan) is a popular vegetarian dish of Kashmir. This brinjal curry cooked in a spicy and sour gravy. It is flavoured with fennel seed powder and ginger powder which gives it a very nice flavour and taste. This Kashmiri dish is very simple yet flavourful. Malai Kofta is a popular vegetarian dish of Kashmir region. It is prepared with potatoes, cottage cheese, curd, cashew paste and lots of other spices. Kofta balls are cooked in heavy gravy and the dish is served with naan or paratha. Tamatar Chaman is a delicious Kashmiri style paneer cooked in a tangy gravy. Here paneer blocks are fried in mustard oil and then dunked in a tomato gravy flavoured with fennel seeds and dry ginger. It is prepared using very few ingredients, however, the dish is delicious to be had with steamed rice.

[#1100] Which is the most popular dish in Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(A) Momos

Explanation

Solution: Momos is the most popular dish in Ladakh. It is a dumpling filled with meat or vegetables wrapped in dough. Momos are either steamed or fried and served with dipping sauce.