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Fastest way to prepare Kunu Aya (Tigernut 100% Natural Drink)

It is a natural drink popular in northern Nigeria and it’s gradually getting popular all over the country. The original kunu which is a popular drink is called kunu dawa (made from millet and some other ingredients). However, despite how nice that drink is, it is heavy and causes one to sleep unlike this kunu aya which is light and easy to digest. 

The first time I drank kunu was when I attended a meeting and this natural, 100 percent African drink was served, I tasted this drink and it entered my head grimmmm…. Straight to my brain and I was like, what is this?  It tasted like a combination of soy milk, mixed with something that I couldn’t explain. It was so tasty. However, I could hardly believe it when I was told by my host that it contained zero percent sugar and I was really amazed.  After asking around, I was taught how to make this tasty, sugar free, natural drink and guess what?  It is easier than you ever imagined!
     These are the major ingredients in preparing the drink:
1. Aya  seeds ( 3 cups)

2. Dates (deibinu) 1 cup


3. Coconut ½ coconut 
 
4. Ginger (one clove)

5. Honey (optional)

To prepare the drink one should go through the following procedures:
1. Pick the aya to remove stones,  then wash with clean water. After washing, soak the aya with clean water in a bowl for at least 6 hours or overnight.
2. Cut the dates, ginger and coconut into little pieces.
3. Rinse the aya seeds and add the dates, ginger and pieces of coconut
4. Grind with an engine or use a blender to grind to a smooth paste
5. Sieve to remove the chaff
6. Add two spoonful of honey for sweetening. Honey is not necessary and the drink is sweet and doesnt require any sweetening agent. The drink is  ready to drink and best served chilled! 
Note: when preparing the drink, you should be fast because it ferment quickly. Make sure you put it in a refrigerator immediately after preparation. 


kunu Aya is a very nutritious drink because it contains tiger nuts which is very good for the health. Ginger, an ingredient in the drink has so much healing values, it restores lost apetite,heals joint pains etc,The health benefits of the drink is countless!

Comments

Unknown said…
Well explained
Thanks
Unknown said…
Thanks l love it
chuksay4real said…
Thank you for proper explanations
Unknown said…
Nice post, so informative
Unknown said…
Thank you. This info is very useful.
Unknown said…
Thank you pls can I add clover to it
Unknown said…
I just soaked my tigernuts, for how long do i soak it so it doesnt ferment?
Unknown said…
I love this drink

Unknown said…
6hours
Or overnight
10:00pm- 5:00am
Unknown said…
You mean cloves right?
Yes you can
There are lots of varieties that can be added.
Just do it to your taste.
Unknown said…
Can I add sugar and is the ginger necessary
Nemyinspired said…
Yes, just a little and the ginger is necessary to give it a sharp taste
Nemyinspired said…
You are welcome
Unknown said…
What about water by filtering it?





Unknown said…
Should I add water while filtering it
Nemyinspired said…
You can add water unto the chaff while filtering to ensure that nothing is left on it. however, ensure that the water that is added is very cold in other to ensure that the drink doesn't go sour
Nemyinspired said…
Yes, you can add water but ensure it's cold water
Exceptionalstar said…
The concern wit is the coagulation that takes place when it is melted after freezing. Is there a way to eliminate that?
Nemyinspired said…
I guess a place where it freezes to the point of coagulation is where there is constant light, why don't u put it in the fridge or in the fridge when there is light and in the freezer when the power goes out. i
Unknown said…
Wow, thanks so much for this recipe, can't wait to prepare mine.

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