Everyday meals
Fitila (cereal dough with chili)
Fitila is a steamed cereal dough spiced with chili, typical of Niger and northern Nigeria. Its texture is soft and slightly sticky, and it is eaten warm or lukewarm, often at breakfast or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the water with the salt and oil until it simmers.
- Gradually pour in the millet flour, whisking vigorously to avoid lumps.
- Add the chopped chili and the chili powder, then mix until you get a smooth dough.
- Cover and cook over low heat for about 25 minutes, stirring regularly, until the dough pulls away from the sides.
- Wet your hands, shape the dough into balls or small loaves, and serve warm with a sauce.
Variations and tips
Mild version. Leave out the fresh chili and the powder, and add a pinch of sugar for a gentler taste.
With what you can find here. Replace the millet with fine cornmeal or buckwheat flour if millet is hard to find.
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Original Ecomely recipe.