Tamarind pap

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Wikipedia

Tamarind pap, also called kunun tsamiya, is a kind of kunu made with millet and tamarind by the Fulani and Hausa people in Nigeria.[1] Tamarind is used as an acidifier,[2] and it is sometimes spiced with black pepper, cloves, and ginger[3] for health benefits[4][5] and extra flavour. It is popular as breakfast.[2]

Tamarind pap is paired with moi-moi (steamed bean pudding), akara (bean fritters) or fried plantain, and often a popular meal the Ramadan fasting period[6].

Locally prepared by soaking the tamarind pulp in hot to remove fibers and seeds, and the liquid is added to grounded millet power.  The mixture forms a thick paste and hot water is added to the paste to make pap.[7]

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References

  1. ↑ Agbara, Gervase Ikechukwu; Salihu, Ibrahim (17 July 2024). "Production and Evaluation of the Quality Characteristics of Pearl Millet-based Kunun Tsamiya (A Northern Nigeria Cereal-based Gruel) as Affected by Bambara Groundnut Flour Fortification". Middle East Journal of Applied Science & Technology (MEJAST). 7 (3): 21–39. doi:10.46431/MEJAST.2024.7303. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
  2. 1 2 K.V. Peter, ed. (2012). Handbook of Herbs and Spices. Vol. 2 (2nd ed.). Woodhead Publishing Limited. p. 518. ISBN 978-0-85709-568-8.
  3. ↑ Aworh, Ogugua Charles; Owusu-Darko, Patricia Gyaa (July 2024). Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in Western Africa. Elsevier. p. 273. ISBN 9780443273858.
  4. ↑ Kokori Audu, Oricha; Ohiare, Adams (2021). "The Nutritive Benefits of Pap Consumption to Human Beings" (PDF). Journal of Biology and Genetic Research. 7 (2).
  5. ↑ Shaukat, Muhammad Nouman; Nazir, Akmal; Fallico, Biagio (18 November 2023). "Ginger Bioactives: A Comprehensive Review of Health Benefits and Potential Food Applications". MDPI. 12 (11): 2015. doi:10.3390/antiox12112015. PMC 10669910. PMID 38001868.
  6. ↑ Opoola, Latifat. "Best foods to break your fast with during Ramadan". Daily Trust.
  7. ↑ Opoola, Latifat (27 Jun 2014). "Best foods to break your fast with during Ramadan". Daily Trust.