What are the proper steps to add the vermicelli in making dessert shemai?

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I am trying to make lachchha shemai. Should I put the vermicelli after taking the boiled milk away from the burner or should I put the vermicelli when the milk is being boiled over the burner?



Best Answer

I have not made this dish but I will attempt an answer based on the recipe I found and linked to in my above comment.

  • Melt butter in a 4 qt pot. Break vermicelli into 3" pieces. Over low heat stir vermicelli into butter until it turns light brown. Pour in the milk and stir over medium heat until it boils. Put in the raisins, almonds and sugar.
  • Continue to cook under low heat for 10 minutes. Add whipping cream and continue to cook for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat and, when cool, chill in the refrigerator before serving

According to this recipe, the vermicelli is added before the milk (whipping cream), so it looks like it begins to cook with the butter at the start of the cooking process, and continues to cook with the heated milk portion of the recipe. Hopefully this answers your question.




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Is vermicelli shemai?

Shemai (Bengali: \u09b8\u09c7\u09ae\u09be\u0987) is a traditional dessert item in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. It is a popular item during Eid. While popular in Eid it is consumed throughout the year. Shemai is sweet dessert form of Vermicelli.

What can I make with roasted vermicelli?

How to make Semiya Upma
  • Heat oil in a pan. ...
  • To the same pan add mustard, cumin, chana dal & urad dal . ...
  • Next add hing, onions, ginger, green chilli and curry leaves. ...
  • This step is optional. ...
  • Pour water and add salt. ...
  • Bring it to a rapid boil. ...
  • Cook covered on a medium flame till all the water is absorbed by the vermicelli.


  • Where is shemai from?

    Shemai is a traditional Bangladeshi dessert made with roasted vermicelli, aroma of whole spices and sugar. This can be served on its own or with plain paratha. These are the ingredients I used but you can adjust the sugar to your choice.



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