🌙ঈদ স্পেশাল || নারায়ণগঞ্জ রূপগঞ্জের বিখ্যাত চাক সেমাই রেসিপি || Traditional Chak Shemai ||

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and is a healthier option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free alternative, while water reduces cost.

Boil water in a pot and add vermicelli to cook for 10 minutes.

Drain the water from the cooked vermicelli using a strainer.

In a pan, heat 2.5 kg of milk over low heat until it thickens.

Add 1 cup of powdered milk to the thickened milk and mix well.

Heat the milk mixture for an additional 5 minutes.

Add cardamom and cinnamon to the milk mixture for flavor.

Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.

Add 1/4 cup of sugar to the boiling milk and stir until dissolved.

Add the cooked vermicelli to the milk mixture and cook for another 5 minutes.

Stir the mixture occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Add 2 teaspoons of ghee for flavor and aroma.

Add a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness.

Add coconut flakes (optional) 3 minutes before finishing cooking.

Cook for an additional 2 minutes after adding ghee and coconut.

Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool before serving.

Serve the dish in a plate and garnish with fried cashews, almonds, and raisins.

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