Millet
A small-seeded grain used in local staple foods.
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An ingredient guide
Identify the form
Start with the exact form of Millet you have: whole, milled, dried, fresh or otherwise processed. These forms are not interchangeable in a recipe.
Choose its job
Decide whether it supplies structure, starch, flavor or texture. Use a recipe written for that ingredient and form before experimenting with substitutions.
Make one change at a time
Start with a small batch and keep notes on quantities, handling and the finished result. Follow the preparation directions for your exact product.
History & tradition
Millet has a place in Mossi food traditions through babenda, a stew traditionally combining the grain with wild greens and potash.
Also from Burkina Faso
Sources & credits
The introductory description and documented history are adapted from the sources below. Community-source adaptations retain CC BY-SA 4.0; wording may be shortened. The practical guide is general guidance, not a tested recipe.
- Burkinabe cuisine — source revision ↗ · Wikipedia contributors · checked 2026-09-09