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Shemai

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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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Cardamom, Ingredients
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Ghee, Ingredients
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Milk, Ingredients
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1. Shemai (Wikipedia)
  • 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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