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Drink

Kunun Tsamiya (Nigerian Powdered Millet and Tsamiya Drink)

Serves 4 · 20 minutes

Kunun tsamiya is a drink common in northern Nigeria.

Suits: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon 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.