Archives Tag: Cowpea
Did You Know? Six Agricultural Products of Katsina State
April 19, 2022
Katsina State was created in 1987. It is a mono ethnic and monolingual state and the people are generally Hausa/Fulani. The state extends from the tropical grassland known as Sudan Savannah to Arid Zone in the North. It is blessed with fair rainfall. The rainy season is longer in the southern part of the state … Continue reading Did You Know? Six Agricultural Products of Katsina State
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Masa (Waina)
April 19, 2022
The Northern part of Nigeria has a history for producing sumptuous and distinctive foods. One of these varieties is the ‘Masa’ or ‘Waina’. It is a popular food in the Northern part of Nigeria, especially with the Hausas. It is a fermented puff batter of rice, millet, maize, or sorghum cooked in a pan which … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Masa (Waina)
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Origin of Nigerian Foods: Akidi (Cowpea)
April 19, 2022
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a special type of beans, locally known as akidi in Igbo. It is relished as a native delicacy and contributes significantly to the meals in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. Akidi is a small tiny bean seed with two common species – reddish-brown and black. Unlike the common beans, it takes … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Akidi (Cowpea)
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