Vermicelli Milk Pudding

Shemai

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4-6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      40 min

Appears in
Radikal Kitchen: Flavours without Borders

By Radhika Howarth

Published 2024

  • About

Shemai is a traditional dessert in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India, made with roasted vermicelli noodles, spiced milk, and sugar. It’s often garnished with nuts and has a unique flavour and aroma from spices like saffron, bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise. Shemai is particularly special in Bangladeshi culture because it’s a popular item during both Hindu and Islamic festivals, such as Eid, but it is also enjoyed throughout the year at family gatherings and special occasions.