Bakarkhani
Bakarkhani is a thick, spiced flat-bread from Mughlai cuisine often served with tea.
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A kitchen guide
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Start with the Bakarkhani described here. Confirm its dough or batter, filling and cooking method before choosing a recipe; regional versions can differ.
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History & tradition
Bakarkhani has a place at iftar, the evening meal during Ramadan, in Bangladesh.
Also from Bangladesh
Sources & credits
Photo: Bakarkhani by Sm faysal · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to fit.
The introductory description and documented history are adapted from the sources below. Community-source adaptations retain CC BY-SA 4.0; wording may be shortened. The practical guide is general guidance, not a tested recipe.
- Bangladeshi cuisine — source revision ↗ · Wikipedia contributors · checked 2026-09-09