Cookbook:Kunun Tamba (Finger Millet Porridge)

Kunun Tamba (Finger Millet Porridge)
Category	Porridge recipes
Servings	2 servings
Time	Prep: 5 minutes Cooking: 15 minutes Total: 20 minutes
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Kunun tamba is a porridge made from finger millet. It is common in the northern part of Nigeria.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup tamba (finger millet)
• Ginger
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Equipment

• Sieve
• Bowl
• Pot

Procedure

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, tips, and variations

• 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