Tuwon masara is a corn

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dish eaten in the northern part of Nigeria.

Etymology

The term ''tuwon masara'' is formed from two Hausa words: ''tuwo'' (cooked cornmeal) and ''masara'' (maize). ''Tuwon masara'' is similar to '' sadza'', a popular Southern African food.

Preparation

To prepare tuwon masara you must first let your maize dry and afterwards grind it.

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your water and then pour in the maize fine particles, stir and allow it to harden until it becomes like a firm dough.

Usage

Tuwon Masara can be eaten with different types of soup, examples of which are: miyar Taushe ( Vegetable soup), Miyar Kuka (baobab soup), Miyar Kubewa (

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), Miyar agushi ( Melon soup) etc.

References

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