🍛 Desi Food
What flatbread is commonly eaten with curry?
Roti/chapati
This actor is known as the “King of Bollywood.”
Shahrukh Khan
What instrument is commonly associated with Punjabi bhangra music?
Dhol
What colorful powder-filled celebration is known as the “Festival of Colors”?
Holi
What does “Desi” generally refer to?
People/culture originating from South Asia
What rice dish is made with spiced rice and meat or vegetables?
Biryani
In 3 Idiots, Rancho is played by this actor.
Aamir Khan
What is a popular Punjabi dance often performed at celebrations?
Bhangra
This Bangladeshi traditional clothing item is commonly worn by women and is a long piece of fabric wrapped around the body.
Which country has the largest South Asian population outside South Asia?
United States
What yogurt-based side dish often contains cucumber and spices?
Raita
In this Bollywood movie, four friends go on a trip together, where Naina (Deepika Padukone) falls in love with Bunny (Ranbir Kapoor)
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
This Indian singer is known for hits like “Heeriye” and “Husn.”
Anuv Jain
What is the name of the henna art commonly applied to hands for weddings and celebrations?
Mehndi
Which U.S. state has the largest Indian-American population?
California
Created in 1950, this iconic Pakistani soda is known for its distinctive green color and ice-cream soda flavor.
Pakola
This drama stars Fahad Mustafa and Hania Aamir as Mustafa and Sharjeena
Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
This Pakistani singer is known for his distinctive voice and has sung many popular Bollywood songs.
Atif Aslam
This Nepali festival is known as the “festival of lights” and involves worshipping the goddess Lakshmi.
Tihar
This island nation lies just south of India, across the Palk Strait.
Sri Lanka
What is the name of the South Asian dish made from chickpeas cooked in a spicy gravy, commonly served with bhatura or rice?
Chole/chana masala
This Nepali film series follows the story of a young man named Prem and became very popular in Nepal.
Prem Geet
What is the name of the classical Indian dance form originating from Tamil Nadu?
Bharatanatyam
In Pakistani weddings, this event traditionally involves the groom's family bringing gifts, sweets, and other items to the bride's family.
Baraat
This East African country has a notable Indian diaspora, especially in cities such as Nairobi and Mombasa.
Kenya