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Berenji means rice in Iran which accompanies almost every meal in the country, just like the bread. Chelo is boiled or steamed rice.

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Bhaja Mung Dal refers to Bengali's yellow split lentil soup. The roasted lentils are cooked and whipped with the addition of turmeric powder, salt, sugar, ginger paste, green chilis and cumin paste. Before serving, Bhaja Mung Dal is sauted with dry chilis and cumin seeds. Bhaja Mung Dal is best when served with white rice and Brinjal (eggplant) fritters.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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