Turkey & Tandoori
This bird is the centerpiece of most American Thanksgiving dinners.
What is Turkey ?
This American pie, flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg, is a Thanksgiving classic.
What is pumpkin pie?
This is thick sauce often poured over mashed potatoes is the Thanksgiving version of a curry base.
What is Gravy?
This iconic Bollywood family could host a Thanksgiving dinner with Amitabh playing the patriarch.
Who are the Bachchans?
In the U.S., Black Friday follows Thanksgiving. In India, these big festivals are known for sales and shopping.
What is Diwali or Dussehra?
If you marinate a turkey with yogurt and spices and roast it, you might call it this Indian dish.
What is Tandoori Turkey?
During Thanksgiving, Americans eat cranberry sauce. Name this tangy Indian chutney made with tamarind and dates.
What is Imli Chutney?
A creamy curry made with tomatoes and butter, often served with naan, could be the Indian cousin of Thanksgiving gravy.
What is Makhani? Or Butter chicken
In this 2001 Bollywood film, a lavish family meal turns into a heartwarming reconciliation between father and son.
What is Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham?
This orange vegetable, mashed for Thanksgiving, is also used in Indian sweets like kheer.
What is pumpkin?
A common stuffing ingredient, bread cubes are flavored with herbs like this popular one also used in Indian dishes.
What is cilantro (or coriander)?
Thanksgiving celebrates the harvest, much like this Indian festival known for its special drink Holi Festival ?
What is Bhang?
Gravy is to Thanksgiving as this spice blend is to Indian cuisine.
What is garam masala?
Name this festive Bollywood iconic song of Kareeena Kapoor that could set the mood for a Thanksgiving dance party.
What is “Bole Chudiyan”?
Instead of a Thanksgiving turkey, vegetarians might opt for this paneer-based dish as the centerpiece.
What is shahi paneer?
Turkey might take hours to roast, but this popular Indian bread is baked in just minutes in a tandoor.
What is naan?
The roasted mashed potato is a favorite side dish for Thanksgiving. Indians might enjoy these deep fried spiced 🥔 potato snacks ?
What is Vada Pav?
Americans serve gravy on turkey, but Indians might pour curry over this fragrant rice dish.
What is biryani?
A scene in this movie involves a feast that turns into chaos, much like Thanksgiving family dinners.
What is 3 Idiots?
In both India and the U.S., people say thanks to their families. In Sanskrit, this word means gratitude.
What is dhanyavaad?
Thanksgiving celebrates gratitude. In India, this similar harvest festival in Lights includes family feast dancing.
What is Diwali?
many Indian households, this rich dessert, often made with carrots and milk, could rival pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving.
What is Gajar Halwa?
This green herb, popular in Indian and Thanksgiving cooking, is often confused with parsley.
What is cilantro (or coriander leaves)?
If Thanksgiving were a Bollywood movie, this actor, known as the 'King of Romance,' would star as the host.
Who is Shah Rukh Khan?
Thanksgiving celebrates the harvest, as does this Gujrati festival, famous for its dance and snacks .
What is Garba or Navratri?