How to make kunu drink

Kunu is a popular drink from the Northern part of Nigeria.






But because of the its natural sweetness the consumption of kunu has spread round Nigeria. It is usually made from a grain such as millet or sorghum and rice. 

Kunu made from millet is called Kunu zaki and kunu made from rice is called Kunu gyada. lt can also be made from maize as well. It has a spicy nutty flavor that distinguishes from other drinks. Kunu has a range of nutritional benefits. 

The millet used in preparing kunu contains a poly-nutrient called lignam which has cancer fighting properties and is beneficial in the treatment of heart disease. 

Preparation of this drink takes about a minimum of 1-2 days. This is because it is left to soak in water so as to trigger the process of fermentation. 

1. Kunu is also known to reduce the risk associated with diabetes.

 

2. Kunu is also good for women that have reached the stage of             menopause as it helps in relaxation of muscles.

 

3. The ginger present in a kunu helps to relieve digestive problems        such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain. 

4. Kunu is also recommended for nursing mothers as it helps to             increase the flow of milk due to the ginger content, it lowers the       cholesterol level and prevents the formation of blood clots. 

5. Kunu also contain fibre, which helps in the smooth digestive             system. It helps in the prevention of chronic inflammatory                 diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. 

 6. Kunu ia also rich in protein, carbohydrates and vitamins especially vitamin B. In addition the sweet potatoes which is one of the ingredients for the production of kunu contains about100-1,600 micrograms of vitamin A . As it helps to raise the blood levels of vitamin A which is essential for pregnancy and lactation. The content of magnesium and potassium make sweet potatoes in to regulate proper maintenance of the heart, management of stress and controlling of blood sugar level among other nutritional benefits. 

Making of Kunu

Ingredients – 3 cups of millet – ½ of Sweet potatoes (fresh or dried) – 1 tablespoon of ginger (fresh or dried) – Cloves (Konofiri) – 2 litres of water – 1 teaspoon of ginger – Sugar 

Direction 

1. Pour the millets in a flat tray shake the millets such that the stones move to the extreme side of the tray. 

2. Pour the millet in a bowl of water. Through this process the remaining stones will settle down at the bottom of the bowl. Pack the millet in another bowl of water and be careful of sand and stones at the bottom. 

3. Soak the millet for 10 hours in cold water preferably overnight.

4. Pound sweet potatoes, ginger and cloves. Put millet and all the pounded ingredients and blend or ground altogether. 

5. Mix the blended or grounded millet into paste and divide the paste into two parts. Set one part aside. 

6. Boil some water. Pour the boiling water into the remaining paste and stir until it is thick, just like pap. Leave it uncovered and allow it to cool. 

7. Then pour the other part that is kept aside, stir, after sometime it going to be a bit watery which is normal. Leave it to stay overnight. 8. Sieve it in the morning. Add sugar to taste. 

9. Refrigerate and served chilled  – 

Written by Oluremilekun Osobu-

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Reasons for sudden increment in the price of Sachet water

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Few of the reasons For 100% Increase In Pure Water Price.

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1. The sachet which the water in contained in is imported

2. It comes as a plain roll and very large. the printers buy this plain roll and print the pure water company name on it.

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6. A pure water company buy this finished roll at N1000 instead of N530 and buy the packing bags at N5000 instead of N3200. 

7. Most hawkers are usually charged dues like in Abia and Edo sachet hawker pays as much at N60 for tax..

8. The machines run on diesel.

9. Maintenance of service vehicles, pays rent.

10. Maintenance of machines.

11. Buy fuel for service vehicles.

12. Buy chemical for treatment of product.

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