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

7 ingredients 4 steps 4 servings wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

64
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
16g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 7 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Millet not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Tamarind not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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 sourced from wikibooks

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