Drinks · Nigeria

Kunun Tsamiya (Nigerian Powdered Millet and Tsamiya Drink)

Name: Kunun Tsamiya (Nigerian Powdered Millet and Tsamiya Drink)
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigeria
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cloves; 1 handful dried ginger; 1 tier (16 cups) millet; A few pieces of dried pepper; 1 cup water; Tamarind; Sugar

Kunun tsamiya is a drink common in northern Nigeria.

Published October 15, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME20 min

DIFFICULTYMedium

SERVES4 servings

Time and difficulty are editorial estimates; allow extra time for your equipment and experience.

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What you’ll need

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Step 1
Grind together ginger, cloves, millet, and pepper until smooth, and transfer to a bowl. Mix in enough water to get a paste.
Step 2
Combine the tamarind and water in a pot. Set on fire, and allow to boil for few minutes.
Step 3
Slowly add the boiled water into the bowl of millet paste, stirring continuously so that it is lump-free and smooth.
Step 4
Add sugar to taste and serve.

Kunun Tsamiya (Nigerian Powdered Millet and Tsamiya Drink)

What you’ll need

Let’s make it

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