All about Eid

Eid-Ul-Fitr is a celebration after the end of Ramadan (30 days of fasting dawn to sunset).  It is one of the two festivals for Muslims.  Lots of dishes that are rich in flavor are prepared for sharing with friends and families.  Shemai is one of the traditional foods of Eid-Ul-Fitr.  It is prepared by using fine vermicelli (a thin type of pasta), milk, ghee(butter), and dried fruits.

Ingredients for Shemai
shemai (vermicelli): 1.25 cup
Ghee: 1/4pound
Milk: 4 cup
Sugar: 1 cup
Almonds: 1 tablespoon (thinly sliced)
Pistachios: 1 tablespoon (thinly sliced)

In a non stick fry pan pour the ghee.  In the mean while cut the shemai into 1 inch long sections.  Pour the shemai in the pan, and fry it for few minutes until it turns light brown, and then set aside. Pour the milk in a pot and bring it to a boil.  Add the fried shemai into the milk and boil it for 3 minutes, and then lower the heat.  While stirring, pour sugar little by little.  Keep it to a simmer for another 4 minutes, but keep stirring.  Then pour the shemai into the seerving dish.  Sprinkle the nuts on it, and put it in the fridge for 4 hours before serving.