Food & Spice
Just Gujarati Things
Desi Parents Phrases
Name that song
Miscellaneous
100

This spice blend whose name means 'hot mixture' varies by region but often includes cloves, cinamon and cumin.

What is garam masala?

100

This festival celebrates the end of winter and is known for kite flying.

What is Uttrayan?

100

A common phrase said to family and guests when they leave. 

What is 'Haa Chalo Aavjo'.

100

Name that song.

What is Pretty Woman? 

100

The common dairy brand used in India. For milk and cheese.

What is Amul?

200

The famous indian fritter made from lentils. Best eaten in cold weather with onions and chilli peppers.

What is 'Daal Vada'?

200

This Tradition in a Gujarati household, where sisters perform aarti for their brothers and invite them for dinner to their house. (Hint: Upon request)

Bhai Dooj or Bhai Beej. 

200

When you do not know where to place the bag of flour so your mom says this phrase.

What is 'Maaraa Maatha Upar Muk'?

200

Name this song. 

What is Humko Hamise Chura Lo?

200

In the famous Indian Sitcom 'Tarak Mehta ka Oolta Chashma' the phrase that Champak Chacha says when he gets mad at his son.

What is 'Ae Jethiya'?

300

A soft thin spiced flat bread, primarily made with flour and fenugreek. Indian moms usually make this before every vacation.

What is Debra or Thepla?

300

In some Gujarati families, this ceremony celebrates a child’s first haircut, marking purity and a fresh start.

What is Babri?

300

When your parent is annoyed at you for bothering them.

What is 'Aa to lohi peegayi che' or 'Aa to lohi peegyo che'

300

Name that song. 

What is Despacito?

300

In many indian households the one person that drills the Multiplication Tables into your head from 1-20.

Who is dad?

400

This festival sweet made from wheat flour and ghee is shaped like a diamond and often gifted during Diwali.

What is Sukhdi?

400

The Statue of Unity in Gujarat was built to honor this visionary leader’s role in national integration.

Who is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?

400

Something your mom would say when she doesn't know exactly what she wants from what place.

What is 'Pela na paachad pelu che e pela ma lai ne aap'?

400

Name that song.

Chand Sifarish.

400

The amount of sisters, including only first cousin sisters on his dads side, that Jatin has.

What is 9?

500

A sweet-and-sour accompaniment made with mango pulp and jaggery.

What is Chhundo?

500

Known for being smart with money, Gujaratis use this word to describe someone who is clever with business or a bit stingy.

What is Kanjoos?

500

The description your parents give about how they used to get to school in their days.

What is 'Ame 10 mile door jata hata chaali ne, FULL VARSAAD MA ane chana mamra khisa ma lai ne jata hata'?

500

Name that song. 

What is Sagar Jaisi Aankhonwali?

500

Name a Family in Bapubha Family who has two daughters and then a son in that order. (Jatin Fam doesn't count)

Who is Suresh's Family or Who is Bharat's Family?

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