Nigerian

Cumin and Paprika Smokiness Eba with Egusi Soup

Name: Cumin and Paprika Smokiness Eba with Egusi Soup
Total time: 62 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 500g cassava flour; 1 cup water; 1 tbsp palm oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tbsp egusi seeds; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp groundnut powder; 1/2 cup water for cooking; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Adds a smoky depth with cumin and paprika to the egusi soup.

62 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix ground cumin and smoked paprika into the onion mixture.
In a pot, mix cassava flour with 1 cup water and 1 tbsp palm oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
In another pot, sauté chopped onion until soft. Add egusi seeds, bell pepper, salt, and 1/2 cup water. Cook for 10 minutes.
Stir in groundnut powder and cook for 5 more minutes. Serve eba with the soup.
Ensure egusi soup is cooked thoroughly with no raw seeds.

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