Eat obwarzanek

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Anita Rao Kashi

Anita Rao Kashi is a freelance travel and food writer based in Bangalore. After nearly 12 years with The Times of India in Bangalore,she went freelance in Jan 2006 to write about travel and food. Her stories have appeared in such publications as Lonely Planet Magazine India, National Geographic Magazine India, Economic Times, Jetwings, Femina, Tiger Tales, Silkwinds, Bangalore Mirror, The Star of Malaysia etc. Apart from writing for various national and international magazines, newspapers and websites, as well blogging on travel and food, she has worked on travel and food guides.

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It is common to see vendors selling large, twisted bagel-shaped ring bread coated with sesame or poppy seeds, along the Royal Route, shopping areas, market and even harbour. That’s obwarzanek. Light brown in colour and with a twisted surface, it is usually chewy and dense, and is heavier than bagel. It is believed to be the precursor to bagel. Normally it is sweet and is consumed as such or is dipped in tea or coffee. However, there are savoury versions available as well, with cheese, salt, and other spices. Many bakeries have it on their menu and some restaurants also serve it along with food.
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