Tusha Shinni facts for kids
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| Place of origin |  Bangladesh |
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| Region or state | Sylhet |
| Serving temperature | warm |
| Main ingredients | Flour, sugar, oil + ghee, water, cinnamon, cardamom, raisins and bay leaf. |
Tusha Shinni (Bengali: তুশা শিন্নি) is a delicious sweet dish, a bit like a soft, sweet cake or pudding. It's a special type of halwa made from flour. This yummy treat is very popular in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh. People love Tusha Shinni because it's soft, sweet, and has a little bit of spice. It's often served during important religious celebrations and events.
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What You Need to Make Tusha Shinni
To make this traditional Sylheti dessert, you will need a few simple ingredients. These include:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Oil and butter (or ghee, which is clarified butter)
- Cardamom (a sweet-smelling spice)
- Crunchy almonds
- Raisins
- Cinnamon (another warm spice)
- Water
How to Make Tusha Shinni
Making Tusha Shinni involves a few steps to get that perfect soft and sweet texture. Here's how it's usually done:
Preparing the Syrup
First, water is poured into a pot and brought to a boil. While the water heats up, cinnamon and cardamom are added. These spices give the dish its lovely smell and taste. Once the water is hot, sugar is stirred in to create a syrup. It's important to make a thin syrup, as this helps create the best texture for the Tusha Shinni.
Mixing and Cooking
Next, the sugar syrup is slowly mixed with flour in the pot. This is done over a medium-low heat. The mixture needs to be stirred constantly. This stirring helps the Tusha Shinni cook evenly and prevents it from sticking. You keep stirring until the mixture turns a nice brown color. At this point, all the water from the syrup will have been absorbed by the flour.
Finishing the Dish
As the flour absorbs the syrup, the mixture becomes a soft, sugary dough. It's important not to burn the mixture, or it will taste bitter. Once the process is complete and the syrup is fully absorbed, the Tusha Shinni is ready. It is usually served warm. People often sprinkle raisins and almonds on top for extra flavor and crunch.
