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Kunun Tsamiya (Nigerian Powdered Millet and Tsamiya Drink)

Kunun tsamiya is a drink common in northern Nigeria.

Kunun Tsamiya (Nigerian Powdered Millet and Tsamiya Drink) prepared recipe
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 4 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 7 listed ingredients.
  • Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

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.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
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Method

  1. 01

    Grind together ginger, cloves, millet, and pepper until smooth, and transfer to a bowl. Mix in enough water to get a paste.

  2. 02

    Combine the tamarind and water in a pot. Set on fire, and allow to boil for few minutes.

  3. 03

    Slowly add the boiled water into the bowl of millet paste, stirring continuously so that it is lump-free and smooth.

  4. 04

    Add sugar to taste and serve.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 2.0, credited to jasonlam; view original image record .