HOW TO MAKE BURKINA/DEGUE/THIAKRY (YOGURT DRINK) FROM SCRATCH….

millet

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free, while water is a cost-effective base.

In a bowl, add millet flour, ginger powder, and salt. Mix well.

Add cloves powder and mix again.

Gradually add water to achieve desired consistency, mixing as you go.

Use hands to mix the millet flour for better consistency.

Break any larger pieces of millet flour into smaller ones.

In a pan, boil water and place a sieve on top with a cheesecloth.

Spread the millet flour mixture on the cheesecloth and cover with kitchen foil.

Steam the millet flour for 30 to 40 minutes, checking and mixing regularly.

Once cooked, transfer the millet to a bowl and let it cool.

In another bowl, mix Greek style yogurt, double cream yogurt, and strained natural yogurt.

Add condensed milk and honey to the yogurt mixture and mix well.

Add vanilla extract for flavor and mix again.

Combine the cooled millet with the yogurt mixture and mix until creamy.

If the mixture is too thick, add evaporated milk to reach desired consistency.

Transfer the mixture into a measuring cup and serve.

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