Lab-e-Shireen facts for kids
Lab e Shireen dessert
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| Type | custard |
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| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
| Main ingredients | vermicelli, cream, jelly, fruits, dried fruit |
Lab-e-Shireen (Urdu: لبِ شیرین) is a traditional custard-like dessert from the Indian subcontinent. It is often served during the month of Ramadan or during the days of Eid. It is served topped with vermicelli, cream, jelly, and fresh and dried fruits. Lab e Shireen is one of the most popular desserts in the modern cooking of India and Pakistan.
Etymology
The name of the confectionery comes from two Persian and Urdu words, lab (لب), meaning "lips" , and shireen (شیریں), meaning "sweet". The dish translates to "sweet lips" or "honeyed lips".
History
It has recently been prepared in the past 5–10 years when the pasta industries of Pakistan begins to produce flavoured and coloured vermicelli.
Ingredients
- Coloured vermicelli sugar
- Almonds
- Pistachio
- Raisin
- Milk
- Custard powder
- vanilla flavour
- Sugar
- Cream
- Rooh Afza Syrup (Red Syrup)
- Fruits
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