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Dikoya refers to a variety of tea which is grown in one of the most productive districts of Ceylon. Dikoya teas are among the choicest of black teas.

Dovga refers to Azerbaidjan's "yoghurt soup". Dovga is thick spicy soup made from rice, spices, sour milk or yoghurt, spinach, fennel and eggs. Sometimes meat is added to it, but it can be prepared with or without meat.. This yogurt-based soup may be served chilled or at room temperature. It consists of yogurt mixed with cucumber, dill, green onion and a bit of rice. It may also include a variety of herbs, including coriander, mint and chives depending on the region. Eggs, chickpeas or beans may be added. Dovga is also known or called as Dovgha.

Drachena refers to the Russian, Belorussian and Ukrainian bread-like dish made of flour, milk and eggs
Draniki refer to Belorussian name for pancakes made from graded potatoes. Draniki is one of Russia's traditional easter foods. It is a type of potato pancake which is usually fried and stuffed with grated potatoes, onions or garlic and seasoning. Draniki is also very popular throughout Central and Eastern Europe.
Drazhe refers to Russian large round candy.

Drozhzhi is the Russian word for "yeast".