Kunun Tamba (Finger Millet Porridge)
Kunun tamba is a porridge made from finger millet. It is common in the northern part of Nigeria.
Easy
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20 minutes
Servings
2 servings
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
¼ cup tamba (finger millet)
2
Ginger
3
1 cup water
4
1 cup milk
5
2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Wash the tamba and dry with a clean cloth.
2
Mix tamba with ginger. Grind the mixture until smooth.
3
Allow the ground mixture to cool down, then sieve the chaff to give a fine texture.
4
Boil water in a pot and add the tamba powder gradually, stirring gently to make a smooth mixture.
5
Add milk and sugar, then whisk until smooth and lump-free.
Notes
- •Finger millet porridge is usually prepared for babies as a weaning food. It is also eaten as breakfast in some regions.
- •Dilute with water to get a thinner porridge