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Zviyo (Finger Millet) Porridge with Cardamom

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup finger millet flour Hupfu hwezviyo
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Mix the finger millet flour with half a cup of water in a small bowl, add sufficient water, mix well to form a smooth mixture.
  2. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a heavy bottomed pan.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and add the finger millet flour mixture to the water. Stir continuously. The mixture will slowly start to thicken. Break off any lumps that might form using a wooden spoon. Cook until the finger millet is fully done and the mixture appears smooth and glossy.
  4. Add the salt, sugar, cardamom, milk and mix well. Turn off the heat. Enjoy warm or cold.