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Kunun Tsamiya (Nigerian Powdered Millet and Tsamiya Drink)

Kunun Tsamiya (Nigerian Powdered Millet and Tsamiya Drink)
DrinksNigerian⏱ 20 minServes 4MediumGluten-freeEgg-freeDairy-freeLactose-freeVeganVegetarianNut-free
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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp cloves
  • 1 handful dried ginger
  • 1 tier (16 cups) millet
  • A few pieces of dried pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • Tamarind
  • Sugar

Method

  1. Grind together ginger, cloves, millet, and pepper until smooth, and transfer to a bowl. Mix in enough water to get a paste.
  2. Combine the tamarind and water in a pot. Set on fire, and allow to boil for few minutes.
  3. Slowly add the boiled water into the bowl of millet paste, stirring continuously so that it is lump-free and smooth.
  4. Add sugar to taste and serve.

Recipe source: Wikibooks Cookbook · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikibooks contributors (history) · Wiki markup removed and reformatted
Photo: 02 Tamarind drink by jasonlam (CC BY-SA 2.0) · source