Shemai is a traditional dessert in Bangladesh and the Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal, especially popular during Eid though eaten throughout the year. It is a dessert form of vermicelli, soaked in sweet milk and often garnished with nuts. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Introduction
Shemai (Bengali: সেমাই, সিমুই) is a traditional dessert in Bangladesh and Indian state of Odisha and West Bengal. Shemai is popular during Eid, but consumed throughout the year.
- Uses Ingredient: Milk, Infobox main_ingredient field: Vermicelli, milk, cashew nuts, cardamom, ghee
- Uses Ingredient: Cardamom, Infobox main_ingredient field: Vermicelli, milk, cashew nuts, cardamom, ghee
- Uses Ingredient: Ghee, Infobox main_ingredient field: Vermicelli, milk, cashew nuts, cardamom, ghee
- Uses Ingredient: Vermicelli, Infobox main_ingredient field: Vermicelli, milk, cashew nuts, cardamom, ghee
Expresses Tradition: Ramadan and Eid Feasting Traditions, Lead section
Shemai is popular during Eid, but consumed throughout the year.
In Cuisine: Indian Cuisine, Infobox: associated_cuisine
Bangladesh, India
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