Donkwa Recipe
Donkwa
Dankwa is popular among hausa speaking communities and where the Hausa people have migrated to. Other non Nigerians know it as daakoa, adaakwa and zowey. Whatever it is called, Dankwa, Dankuwa or Tanfiri is a very delicious, sweet and spicy snack. It is known as energy ball that is equally filling. It also nutritious and contains lots of fiber. I will show you how to make it from the comfort of your own home. I will show you how to make this snack with peanut butter and cornmeal, it is quick and very easy to make.
Directions
- Toast the cornmeal in a pan over medium heat for 10 minutes. When done allow to cool down.
- Blend or grind the toasted corn meal to get a finer flour
- Transfer the grind toasted cornmeal to a food processor or blender, add the ground pepper, ground cloves, sugar, salt and the groundnut paste/peanut butter. Blend until everything is properly combined and the peanut butter has produced more oil to bind everything together.
- Wash your hands properly
- Scoop a desired amount and roll between your palms to form little balls.
Ingredients
2 cups raw cornmeal
1/2 cup groundnut paste/peanut butter
1 tbsp ground dry pepper
1/2 tsp salt
5 tbsp sugar
1 tsp ground cloves