SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What oil is characteristically used in the cooking of South India?

A	Olive oil
B	Canola oil
C	Pineapple oil
D	Coconut oil

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Coconut oil in South Kanara and Kerala. Sesame is used in Tamilnadu in some places. Coconut oil is used only in Kerala.

Detailed explanation-2: -Coconut products, as we know are a special attraction from the South Indian State of Kerala. Coconut oil is considered to be one of the safest oil for cooking. It does not contain the Trans fatty acids and does not breakdown even at high temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each region of India has traditionally consumed locally produced oils. People in the southern Indian state of Kerala and some parts of Tamil Nadu have preferred coconut oil, and some sesame and groundnut oils.

Detailed explanation-4: -This oil is good for health and can be used for a variety of Indian cooking needs. Can coconut oil be used for frying? Coconut oil can be used at high temperatures that makes it suitable for frying various Indian delicacies. You will get the authentic flavours of South India when you fry a vada in coconut oil.

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