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Kandil simidi | |
Type | Bread |
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Main ingredients | sesame seeds |
Kandil simidi is a sweet variant of the Turkish simit pastry which is eaten during the Kandil religious holiday. It is ring-shaped and coated in sesame seeds, and is sometimes flavored with mahlep. During the five nights of Kandil, these pastries are baked and offered to neighbors and relatives.
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References
- Gulevich, T. (2004). Understanding Islam and Muslim Traditions: An Introduction to the Religious Practices, Celebrations, Festivals, Observances, Beliefs, Folklore, Customs, and Calendar System of the World's Muslim Communities, Including an Overview of Islamic History and Geography. Holidays, Religion & Cultures. Omnigraphics. p. 380. ISBN 978-0-7808-0704-4. Retrieved February 11, 2018.