A fragrant mix of millet flour, dried pepper, dawadawa, and onions kneaded into balls and steamed in banana leaves. Often eaten with pepper sauce or vegetable soup. ¹⁾

A silky okra stew enriched with tamarind pulp for a tangy twist — a traditional combination beloved in northern Nigeria. ²⁾

A more delicate, airy version of classic dambu nama, seasoned with cloves, ginger, garlic, and smoked pepper. ³⁾

Soft wheat tuwo served alongside deep-red fried fish simmered in yaji and tomato-pepper sauce. ⁴⁾

A Kano-style dessert: spiral-shaped fried dough dipped in thickened honey syrup and flavored with cloves. ⁵⁾

A hearty moringa-based soup featuring ground groundnut, pepper, and smoked fish — rich, earthy, and highly nutritious. ⁶⁾

Soft rice pancakes (waina) paired with a sweet-savory pumpkin and peanut stew — a classic northern comfort dish. ⁷⁾

A richer, more aromatic version of tiger nut milk, sweetened naturally with dates and spiced with ginger. ⁸⁾

A rustic dish made from couscous-like grains steamed and layered with vegetables, fried onions, and spiced oil. ⁹⁾

Suya grilled with a specially blended Kano-style yaji that includes dried ginger, black pepper, cloves, and toasted peanuts. ¹⁰⁾

A creamy stew combining mashed white beans and dried okra powder — thick, velvety, and filling. ¹¹⁾

A regional staple — soft tuwo made from maize flour served with a mildly sweet pumpkin-peanut sauce. ¹²⁾

Chicken simmered in a tangy sauce made from tamarind, lemon juice, onions, and northern spices. ¹³⁾

Fluffy Hausa fritters served with a distinctive alkaline millet drink that has a slightly smoky flavor. ¹⁴⁾

A creative, modern twist on local favorites: thin slices of kpomo rolled with vegetables, simmered in a rich Hausa-style taushe. ¹⁵⁾