How to make Chikanda | African polony | Zambian food

groundnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar flavor and texture while being more accessible.

cassava flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Cornmeal can be a cost-effective alternative with a different but pleasant texture.

Combine groundnuts and cassava flour in a large bowl.

Add water gradually while mixing until a thick batter forms.

Stir in salt, baking powder, chopped onion, minced garlic, and pepper.

Grease a steaming dish with vegetable oil.

Pour the mixture into the prepared steaming dish.

Cover with a lid or foil to trap steam.

Place the dish in a steamer over boiling water.

Steam for about 45-60 minutes until firm and cooked through.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before slicing.

Serve warm with green leaves or as a side dish.

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