I. Basics of Indian Food
1. What do you know about Indian cuisine?
2. Have you ever tried Indian food?
3. What spices do you associate with Indian cooking?
4. What is curry?
5. How often do you eat Indian dishes?
II. Popular Indian Dishes
6. Have you heard of biryani?
7. Can you name a popular Indian bread?
8. What is samosa?
9. Are you familiar with masala chai?
10. Have you tried butter chicken?
III. Vegetarianism and Indian Cuisine
11. Why is vegetarianism common in India?
12. Have you tried a vegetarian Indian dish?
13. What is paneer?
14. How does Indian cuisine offer variety for vegetarians?
15. Have you tasted lentil-based dishes like dal?
IV. Indian Food Ingredients and Cooking Techniques
16. What is ghee?
17. How is tandoori food prepared?
18. Are you familiar with turmeric and its benefits?
19. What role does yogurt play in Indian cooking?
20. Have you heard of the spice blend called garam masala?
V. Indian Food in Your Country
21. How popular are Indian restaurants in your area?
22. How does Indian food in your country compare to authentic Indian dishes?
23. Do you prefer mild or spicy Indian dishes?
24. Have you tried cooking an Indian dish at home?
25. Are there any fusion Indian dishes popular in your region?
VI. Regional Indian Cuisine
26. Did you know that India has diverse regional cuisines?
27. Are you familiar with South Indian dishes like dosa?
28. Have you tried any dishes from North India like naan?
29. What is Goa known for in terms of cuisine?
30. Can you name a dish from Bengali cuisine?
VII. Indian Festive Foods
31. What special dishes are prepared during Diwali?
32. Have you heard about the Indian sweets called “laddoos”?
33. What is the significance of rice pudding or “kheer” in Indian festivals?
34. Why is jalebi popular during celebrations?
35. Are you familiar with the savory dish “poha”?
VIII. Healthy Aspects of Indian Food
36. Why is turmeric considered healthy?
37. How do Indian meals balance different flavors and nutrition?
38. What is the benefit of fermented foods like idli?
39. Have you tried any Indian herbal teas or infusions?
40. Why are sprouts and legumes commonly consumed in India?
IX. Traditional Indian Dining Etiquette
41. Why is eating with hands common in some parts of India?
42. What is a thali in Indian dining?
43. How do you serve and eat rice with curries?
44. How do you say “delicious” in Hindi?
45. Why is sharing food considered a sign of hospitality in India?
X. Indian Desserts and Sweets
46. Are you familiar with “gulab jamun”?
47. Have you tasted “rasgulla”?
48. What is “mithai”?
49. Which Indian dessert contains saffron as a key ingredient?
50. Have you had “halwa”?
XI. Personal Experiences with Indian Food
51. Which Indian dish would you love to learn to cook?
52. What’s your favorite Indian restaurant or eatery?
53. Is there an Indian food you found too spicy or intense?
54. Which Indian dish did you try most recently?
55. Would you consider attending an Indian cooking workshop?
XII. Miscellaneous Indian Food Questions
56. Why are pickles and chutneys important in Indian meals?
57. How do you feel about the use of coconut in South Indian dishes?
58. Are you aware of the Ayurvedic principles in Indian cooking?
59. What kind of rice is commonly used in Indian meals?
60. Have you tried any Indian street foods?