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Eid is incomplete without Sheer Khurma.
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Here are 7 interesting facts about this iconic dish.
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1. Sheer Khurma originated in Persia.
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2. It was brought to India by Mughal emperors.
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3. Sheer means milk and Khurma means dates in Persian.
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4. The original version of this dish was made simply with milk and dates.
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5. In Afghanistan, it was made with dry fruits and nuts mixed with milk.
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6. It wasn’t until the dish travelled to India that sugar and seviyan were added.
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7. There is a Bangladeshi dish equivalent to it called Shemai.
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