Niger | Main dish

Dambou

Steamed moringa leaf couscous — tiny granules of millet flour mixed with dried moringa powder, steamed until fluffy and served with a spicy sauce.

Country
Niger
Region
West Africa
Time
55 min
Serves
6
Level
medium
Recipe overview

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Dambou is a nutritional powerhouse from Niger, combining protein-rich moringa leaves with millet flour. Moringa, called "the miracle tree," grows abundantly in the Sahel and is central to Nigerien cuisine and health.

What the dish tastes like

Steamed moringa leaf couscous — tiny granules of millet flour mixed with dried moringa powder, steamed until fluffy and served with a spicy sauce.

When to cook it

Best for Everyday meals, with a medium cooking level and about 55 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Spicy pepper sauce or stew

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Servings: 6

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Mix the dambou
In a large bowl, combine millet flour and moringa powder. Sprinkle water gradually while mixing with your fingers to form tiny couscous-like granules.
The granules should be small and uniform — not clumpy.
2
First steaming
Place the granules in a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth. Steam over boiling water for 15 minutes.
First steam 15:00
3
Break and re-steam
Remove and break up any clumps with a fork. Drizzle with a little oil and toss. Return to the steamer for another 10 minutes.
Breaking up clumps between steamings gives a fluffy result.
Second steam 10:00
4
Season and serve
Fluff the finished dambou with a fork. Season with salt and a drizzle of groundnut oil. Serve with a spicy tomato-onion sauce.

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