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kunun Tsamiya

Traditional dish from Nigeria

Street Food

About kunun Tsamiya

Kunun Tsamiya is a popular drink in the Northern part of Nigeria. It is made using Gero also known as “Pearl Millet”, dried ginger to be specific, cloves, a little dried pepper and tamarind which is called “Tsamiya” in Hausa.

Components

  • sugar
  • peppercorn
  • ginger
  • millet
  • Tamarindus indica

Dietary Information

✓ Popular street food
Traditional Nigeria cuisine

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