Cookbook:Kunun Tamba (Finger Millet Porridge)

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