Grains & Starches
Pearl Millet
Mahangu
Namibia
Pearl millet — the staple grain of northern Namibia, ground into flour for oshifima porridge, oshikwiila pancakes, and oshikundu drink; the carbohydrate base of the Owambo diet.
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What it is
A closer look at Pearl Millet.
Pearl millet — the staple grain of northern Namibia, ground into flour for oshifima porridge, oshikwiila pancakes, and oshikundu drink; the carbohydrate base of the Owambo diet.
What to look for
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The grain should be clean and dry; ground into flour for daily use; more drought-tolerant than maize, suited to Namibia's arid climate; the foundation of indigenous Namibian cuisine.
Where it belongs
Origins and
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