Kunun Gyada is a traditional Northern Nigerian porridge made from groundnut and rice. It is usually served with a side of moinmoin,akara or bread. It is a very popular meal among Nigerians.

BEST KUNUN GYADA RECIPE

MAKING KUNUN GYADA

Kunun Gyada originates from the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria. The name Kunu means beverage, while Gyada means groundnut. 

NUTRITION 

Groundnuts contains so many benefits which studies have been found to include reduction in the risk of diabetes. Groundnuts / Peanuts are rich in protein, fat, and has various healthy nutrients. Studies show that peanuts may even be useful for weight loss and are linked to a reduced risk of heart disease. 

– Peanuts is good for nursing mothers 

– It promotes healthy digestive system 

– Relaxes the muscles 

– Prevents dehydration 

– Contains folate, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 etc

Rice 

– Rice is a quick energy source

– Rice is generally safe for people with food sensitivities

– Rice is a good source of fiber

INGREDIENTS To USE

– Peeled Groundnuts (Roasted) 

– Normal Rice 

– Non Parboiled Rice ( The type used for tuwo shinkafa) 

– Tamarind 

– Lemon Juice 

– Sugar / Honey

PREPARATION 

– Soak groundnuts for 4 – 5 hours 

– Soak the non Parboiled rice for 4 hours 

– Soak the tamarind for about 2 hours and extract the juice, then set aside 

– If you preferred lemon instead of tamarind, then you extract lemon juice and set aside 

– Cook the normal rice and set aside 

MAKING KUNUN GYADA

– Blend the soaked groundnuts, strain with cheese cloth and put the groundnuts liquid on fire 

– Blend the tuwo rice and set aside 

– Let the groundnuts liquid boil for about fifteen to twenty minutes, then put the blended tuwo rice stirring continuesly until the liquid thickens a little bit and bring the pot down. ( The blended tuwo rice acts as a thickener to the Kunun Gyada). 

– Lastly, put the already cooked rice and stir and bring the pot down.

– Dish out the kunun Gyada 

– Add Sugar or Honey according to your preference 

– Add tamarind / lemon juice 

Notes About Tamarind / Lemon Juice 

Tamarind / Lemon juice is added when kunun Gyada is about to be taken. Tamarind has a sour taste likewise lemon so adding it to the general kunun Gyada pot is not advisable. As it may make the kunun Gyada watery. It is added when you are about to consume your kunun Gyada immediately. 

Kunun Gyada is best served with either 

– Akara (koose, bean cakes ) 

– Moimoi

– Agidi

– Bread etc

Kunun Gyada is such an amazing breakfast / lunch option. 

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