Malawian Recipes: Chigumu Breakfast Banana Cake
A Breakfast Tradition
Malawian Recipes: Chigumu Banana Cake
This week, we are excited to share with you a Malawian delicacy, Chigumu. Made from bananas and corn flour, Chigumu boasts a delightful banana cake-like texture, making it a perfect treat for breakfast or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients:
- Ripe Bananas
- Corn flour (Mgaiwa/Grainmeal)
- Salt
- Sugar
- Eggs (optional)
- Milk (optional)
- Bicarbonate of Soda
Procedure
Step 1: Blend Bananas into a very fine paste (You can use a blender)
Step 2: Add two eggs (if using) to the paste and mix well.
Step 3: Add sugar and a pinch of salt to taste
Step 4: Add corn flour and Soda, and mix the paste. The recommended type of maize flour is Mgaiwa/Grainmeal (unprocessed flour).
Step 5 : Add warm water or Milk to the mixture. Make sure that the mixture is not too watery or thick
Step 6: Smear cooking oil on the baking tin, ensuring the Chigumu does not stick to the bottom. This will make removal easier and prevent breakage.
Step 7: Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake on 180C for 30-40 minutes.
Step 8: Remove and let it cool
Step 9: Your Chigumu is ready! You can serve it with tea or any beverage of your choice
Tips
- Use overripe Bananas for the best flavour.
- Mgaiwa or Grainmeal flour provides a coarser texture
Share your Chigumu recipe. What secret ingredient or special technique do you use?
