Which of the following is a New World spice that has become an essential part of Indian cuisine?
Correct answer: A. Red pepper
- A. Red pepper
- B. Black pepper
- C. Ginger
- D. Cardamom
Explanation
New world crops are those which have their centre of origin in America. Red peppers are the dried ripe fruits of Capsicum sp., indigenous to the American tropics and subtropics and the West Indies. It is a new world crop.
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