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How to Make Fura da Nono: Northern Nigerian Millet & Yogurt Drink
A traditional Nigerian drink made with millet flour balls and fermented milk. Refreshing and nutritious!
Prep 20 minCook 30 minServes 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups millet flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups fresh yogurt or nono (fermented milk)
- 4 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- 1Mix millet flour with ginger and cloves in a bowl
- 2Add enough water to form a thick paste
- 3Roll mixture into small balls (fura)
- 4Bring water to boil and cook fura balls for 20-30 minutes
- 5Remove and let cool completely
- 6In a blender, blend half of the fura balls with yogurt and sugar
- 7Pour into glasses and add remaining fura balls
- 8Add ice cubes and garnish with mint leaves
- 9Stir before drinking to mix the flavors
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