Tiger nut and dates juice recipe
Delicious tiger nut and dates fruit are incredible snacks for a healthy lifestyle. They grow in Nigeria, so you can easily make tasty juice rich in vitamins and nutritious value whenever you want to enjoy this nice drink and improve your health. Find out how to make this tasty drink. We will share a quick, simple, and incredible recipe you will love.
In order to understand better the real value of the juice made of tiger nuts and dates fruit, it is important to list the main health benefits of these two main ingredients.
Health benefits of tiger nuts
These nuts remind of coconuts taste and look like tubers. They are also high in vitamins E, B1, and C. They contain starch, magnesium, calcium, iron, and potassium. The gluten-free nuts are perfect for all people as they are not allergens.
By the way, citizens of Nigeria call tiger nuts ‘Aya,’ ‘Imumu,’ ‘Ofio’ and other names. The drink made from these nuts is often called ‘Kunun Aya’ and it has many benefits to health:
- cholesterol levels reduction
- preventing arteries’ hardening
- heart tonic
- liver stimulant
- digestion improvement
- adding balance to the central nervous system
- stress management
- stomach pain treatment
Tiger nuts promote a healthy way of life. They are used as cleansers, in weight loss programs, as preventive measures for cancer etc.
Benefits of dates fruit in Nigeria
Date fruit is sweet and has many health benefits to those who like it. Dates contain fiber, useful vitamins, and minerals. They are rich in potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorous. Here are the main advantages of eating this fruit or turning it into a drink:
- heart stimulant
- better digestion
- relief from anemia
- preventive measure for abdominal cancer
- muscle builder
- stronger bones
- healthy weight gain promotion
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How to make tiger nut juice with dates fruit
The recipe is not complicated. You can make the juice yourself and enjoy it at home. You can share it with your friends and relatives since this is a drink with many useful vitamins, sugars, and minerals.
Ingredients you need:
- Tiger nuts (dry or wet) – 1 cup
- Dates fruit – 1 cup
- Coconut (optional) – 1 piece
- Water – 1 glass
- Cinnamon, pepper or honey (option) – to your taste
- Deep bowl
- Blender
- A piece of cloth (mesh)
- A cup
The steps you need to follow:
- Step 1. Wash the tiger nuts. They can contain some stones and sand.
- Step 2. Take a bowl and place the nuts inside. Pour water to cover nuts and leave them to soak like this overnight or even for 48 hours (this is better). Cover the bowl with a cloth. They will become softer on the next day or after 2 days.
- Step 3. Dates fruit has to be washed and soaked with water as well. This way your dates will be just as soft as the tiger nuts. Remember to take the seeds out before you proceed.
- Step 4. Add the soften nuts along with dates fruit (some people can also add coconut flesh that is sliced into pieces, a bit of honey and cinnamon) into your blender. Add a glass of water and blend all these ingredients together.
- Step 5. Once you have blended all the nuts and fruit (the mixture will look smooth and thick) you should use a piece of cloth (a strainer) to drain the milk (your juice) into a serving cup.
- Step 6. You can place the juice in your fridge and let it cool down a bit.
- Step 7. Enjoy the healthy drink made of tiger nuts and dates fruit. It is so delicious.
It is useful to eat tiger nuts on their own. Nevertheless, making a tasty milk from these health-friendly nuts and dates fruit is a perfect idea for a sunny day. Your Kunun Aya will taste incredible!
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Source: Legit.ng
