Kandil simidi
| Kandil simidi | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bread |
| Main ingredients | sesame seeds |
 Cookbook:Kandil simidi  Kandil simidi | |
Kandil Simidi is a traditional Turkish simit pastry, which is eaten during the Kandil religious holiday. It is ring-shaped and coated in sesame seeds. During the five nights of Kandil, these pastries are baked and offered to neighbors and relatives.