Tuwon masara
Tuwon masara is a corn flour dish eaten in the northern part of Nigeria.[1]
| Alternative names | Tuwon Masara |
|---|---|
| Type | Tuwo, swallow |
| Place of origin | Nigeria |
| Region or state | Northern Nigeria |
| Main ingredients | Maize, corn |
| Other information | it's also consumed in Niger, Mali, Cameroun and some other west African countries. |
Etymology
The term tuwon masara is formed from two Hausa words; tuwo (cooked cornmeal) and masara (maize). The n added to tuwo is a preposition "of". So tuwon masara simply means cooked cornmeal of maize or maize cooked cornmeal. Tuwon masara is basically similar to sadza a popular Southern African food.
Preparation
To prepare tuwon masara you must first let your maize dry and afterwards grind it. Boil your water and then pour in the maize fine particles, stir and allow it to harden until it becomes like a firm dough.
Usage
Tuwon Masara can be eaten with different types of soup, examples of which are: miyar Taushe (Vegetable soup), Miyar Kuka (baobab soup), Miyar Kubewa (Okra soup), Miyar agushi (Melon soup) etc.
Health
Tuwon Masara (Maize cooked cornmeal) has several health benefits, some of which include. 1. Nutritious and highly appetizing 2. Prevents constipation 3. Reduces stomach acidity 4. Combats the symptoms of certain cancers 5. Reduce the risk of diabetes and heart diseases