Cookbook:Kunun Tsamiya (Nigerian Powdered Millet and Tsamiya Drink)
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| Kunun Tsamiya (Nigerian Powdered Millet and Tsamiya Drink) | |
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| Category | Beverage recipes |
| Servings | 4 servings |
| Time | 20 minutes |
| Difficulty |  |
Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes
Kunun tsamiya is a drink common in northern Nigeria.
Ingredients[edit | edit source]
- 1 tablespoon cloves
- 1 handful dried ginger
- 1 tier (16 cups) millet
- A few pieces of dried pepper
- 1 cup water
- Tamarind
- Sugar
Equipment[edit | edit source]
- Bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Pot
Procedure[edit | edit source]
- Grind together ginger, cloves, millet, and pepper until smooth, and transfer to a bowl. Mix in enough water to get a paste.
- Combine the tamarind and water in a pot. Set on fire, and allow to boil for few minutes.
- Slowly add the boiled water into the bowl of millet paste, stirring continuously so that it is lump-free and smooth.
- Add sugar to taste and serve.
Notes, tips, and variations[edit | edit source]
- Kunun tsamiya can be served thick or thin by adjusting the amount of water.
- The paste is made by combining millet and water in a ratio of 2:1.