Cookbook:Kunun Tsamiya (Nigerian Powdered Millet and Tsamiya Drink)

Kunun Tsamiya (Nigerian Powdered Millet and Tsamiya Drink)
Category	Beverage recipes
Servings	4 servings
Time	20 minutes
Difficulty

Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes

Kunun tsamiya is a drink common in northern Nigeria.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

• Bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Pot

Procedure

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.

Notes, tips, and variations

• 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.