Shemai facts for kids
Shemai
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| Alternative names | সেমাই |
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| Place of origin | Bangladesh, India |
| Region or state | Bengal, South Asia |
| Main ingredients | Vermicelli, milk, cashew nuts, cardamom, Ghee |
| Variations | Milk Shemai, Dry Shemai |
Shemai (Bengali: সেমাই) is a yummy, traditional dessert from Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. It's super popular during Eid celebrations, but people enjoy it all year round too! Think of Shemai as a sweet dish made from thin noodles called Vermicelli.
What Goes Into Shemai?
Making Shemai needs a few key things: milk, Ghee (a type of butter), sugar, and roasted vermicelli noodles. Chefs also add different nuts and spices to make it extra tasty. There are different kinds of Shemai, like a creamy 'kheer' version or one with lots of dry fruits.
Where Did Shemai Come From?
A close-up of Shemai, a traditional dessert from West Bengal.
Shemai first came from the Bengal region. Some people say it's like a 'cousin' to Sheer khurma, another sweet dish from Afghanistan. Some recipes use special powdered milk or condensed milk to make it even richer.
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