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Bhakri refers to a flat bread which is common and popular rural meal of north Karnataka and Maharashtra. Preparing Bhakri is considered to be difficult and time consuming. The crispy Bhakri made from Jowar flour pairs well with dollop of butter and Thumbagayi Palya, a dish made of whole eggplant in spicy gravy. This unleavened flat bread may be lightened with Bajra (millet) flour.

Bhapa Dahi refers to an Indian dessert; specifically a Bengali dessert made from yoghurt, sweetened condensed milk, nuts and raisins. This tasty drink should be served chilled. Bhapa Dahi is also known as Bhapa Doi.

Barszcz refers to the Polish fermented beetroot soup served with Uszka, stuffed pasta shells.

Barbaritas refers to one of the famous confectionaries from Monzón. Barbaritas is an almond sponge cake with cherries of Monzón in the shape of a flower. Monzón is a small town in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain.

Bak kuh teh is a soup which is traditionally served with rice and a dipping sauce made of light soy sauce and crushed chilis. It is made with pork ribs and spices simmered for hours with soy sauce and sugar until the meat is literally falling off the bones. Bak kuh teh is found in both Malaysian and Singaporean cuisines but its origin is arguably Chinese.

Berberechos refers to a Catalan tapa made of cockles, fresh clams which are mostly served "al natural". Berberechos is also called Escopinyes.

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