Stirred fry vegetables with shredded chicken and Acha

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Acha is the name in Hausa the scientific being Acha digitariaexiles(fonio or hungry rice) Achais very nutritious and good for diabetic patients because of the low carbohydrate content. It's very cheap and a must have for healthy meals. Acha can be made in tuwo form as if one is making semolina, it can be made in a jellof form
Benefits
1. Fonio as energy food
Fonio has been utilized as staple food to meet the every day energy necessity. It provides 3.6 calories per gram of grain, that is similar to other cereals. Still it is simple to digest and doesn’t dramatically boost blood glucose levels. It is becoming more popular as breakfast cereal in Europe, since it is filling and simpler to cook.
2. Fonio is Gluten free
Many people throughout US along with other nations today have problems with Celiac disease. It’s because the intolerance to their body towards gluten. Only way of dealing with this ailment is always to prevent gluten food. The majority of the energy food we eat including wheat, corn etc. consists of gluten. Fonio provides a good option of gluten free energy food to individuals.
3. Fonio aids digestion
Fonio is simpler to digest and is also suitable for children and older people. It’s got sufficient quantity of fibers that are necessary to keep digestive system smooth. It will help in bowel motions and helps prevent constipation. Fonio is considered to encourage appetite as well as secretion of digestive juices. In certain parts of Africa, Fonio is provided as food t

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Ingredients

12. 2 cups of Acha (fonio)
1. 4 chicken breast
2. 1 whole onion
3. 1 tsp fresh ginger
4. 1 tsp garlic
5. 1/4 olive oil
6. 1 cup shredded carrots
7. 1/2 cup each of shredded red, yellow & green bell pepper
8. 1cup of broccoli & cabbage
9. 1 cup of cauli flower
10. Curry & thyme
11. Bouillon cube or seasoning
12. 2 cups of Acha (fonio)
13. 2 cups of water

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Steps

1

Wash all ingredients. Shred the chicken breast,onions, and all other vegetables then set aside.
2

In a sauce pan,pour in your olive oil,add onions,ginger and garlic. Fry until golden brown,add in the shredded chicken breast,and stir until soft and tender. Add in your spices,curry and thyme,salt and seasonings. Then pour in all the vegetables and stir fry for 3 minutes.
3

Wash and dry the Acha.(fonio). In a pot pour in 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Then add in the Acha and stir until its thick. Then cover to steam for 5 minutes.