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Dhiyaa (hot coconut milk)

Dhiyaa is a hot drink made from diluted coconut milk, sweetened with palm sugar and scented with cardamom. Smooth and creamy, it's drunk at breakfast or in the evening, on its own or with flatbreads.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Nutrition facts

226 kcal per serving

Protein
1.8 g
Carbohydrates
12.9 g
of which sugars
11.4 g
Fat
18.4 g
of which saturated fat
16.5 g
Fiber
0.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, mix the coconut milk and water.
  2. Add the palm sugar, the crushed cardamom pods and a pinch of salt.
  3. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has fully dissolved.
  4. Let it simmer for 5 minutes without boiling so the flavours infuse.
  5. Strain if needed and serve piping hot.

Variations and tips

Creamier version. Replace the water with extra coconut milk for a richer drink.

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