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Published: Oct 30, 2019 by K's Cuisine · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Amala- lump free and fluffy.

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Amala food ! Amala- lump free and fluffy. Hello and happy new week people. Today it's about drumrolls....... Amala! oh yes how to make amala????. You know when it comes to Amala we Ibadan people don't play right? and if you didn't know, I'm a proud flag bearer of Ibadan. Born, bred, authentic one at that 🙂

Amala food. Amala - Lumpfree and fluffy

Amala Food

If you are not familiar with this delicacy, let me give you a brief introduction. Amala is made from yam flour (Elubo) and is a Nigerian Cuisine mostly eaten by the Yorubas especially the people of Oyo state. Yam flour is yam that has been peeled, dried and blended into flour and it's typically brownish in colour.

Amala is easy to make but this is debatable as some will say it's not.

If you struggle with making lump free, fluffy, smooth Amala, relax because with this recipe you'll get it under control.

How to make amala

This recipe is for black Amala the white one (Lafun) is made in a different way. So below is a step by step guide of getting Amala right. Let's call this Amala 101. Shall we? lol.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS (Serves 2-3)

4 cups (1000ml) Water

2 cups Yam flour- Sifted (All measurements on this blog make use of standard measuring cup unless otherwise stated)

1 cup (250ml) hot water (reserved)

DIRECTIONS

1) Boil water in electric kettle and measure 4 cups into a pot.

2) Cover the water and let it boil till it starts making bubbles like in the picture below.

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Tip: Use a pot that you can hold firmly to the handle and never use a non stick pot for amala.

Endeavour to always buy good yam flour from trusted source.

3) Lower the heat to a bare minimum and add the yam flour into the water all at once then stir/turn with wooden spoon or spatula (omorogun) till it comes together but it won't be smooth at this stage. This process takes about a minute.

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Tip: Note that number one mistake most people make is stirring and adding yam flour little at a time. That method will make the amala lumpy. Put in all the yam flour first before stirring.

It won't be smooth at this stage..
It won't be smooth at this stage..

4) Add the reserved 1 cup of water to the Amala using the wooden spoon to create well in the middle and sides (Check picture below) and leave the water to steam the amala for 1-2 minutes.

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5) Now stir the amala for 1-2 minutes till smooth. After this time some put it down and turn. If you are making large quantity you might find this helpful but with this quantity it's not necessary really but if you find it easier bring it down and turn .

Note: Don't keep Amala on heat for too long or it will become stretchy. The whole process from when you pour in yam flour till end should be roughly about 4-5 minutes.

smooth  amala
smooth amala
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amala lumfree and fluffy. Amala food picture

See how smooth that black beauty right there is? not a single lump. That's it! Amala- lump free and fluffy. Look how smooth and fluffy the Amala is.

Note: I like my Amala light . If you prefer it not as soft, add ¾ cup of water instead of 1 cup at stage 4.

Enjoy with Ewedu, Gbegiri , Fresh fish stew , Ogbono  (HERE) , Okra or any other soup of your choice.

Bon appetit

Amala with gbegiri, ewedu and buka stew
Amala with gbegiri, ewedu and buka stew
Amala food. Amala lumpfree and fluffy
Amala food
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Amala- lumpfree and fluffy

How to make amala lumpfree and fluffy in easy steps. With this recipe, you will get perfect and smooth Amala all the time.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Nigerian Swallow, Side Dish
Cuisine: African, Nigerian
Keyword: Amala food, how to make amala, lumpfree and smooth amala
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal
Author: K's Cuisine
Cost: £2

Ingredients

  • 2 Cup Yam flour (Elubo)
  • 4 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Hot water reserved

Instructions

  • Boil water in electric kettle and measure 4 Cups into pot
  • Cover the pot and leave water to boil
  • Lower heat then add in the yam flourinto water at a go then stir with turning spoon till it comes together.
  • Add in the reserved cup of water, cover and leave to steam for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir amala till it's smooth and fluffy.

Notes

The cooking process takes about 5 minutes
Calorie Calculation is estimate only.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal

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This post was first published April 2014. Republished October 2019.

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  1. I Salako says

    July 02, 2022 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    Can I freeze amala ?

    Reply
  2. Bethel says

    September 11, 2020 at 11:07 am

    funny thing... amala is the only swallow aside eba in my sister’s house and I don’t eat eba... hunger descended on us and we were left with no other option... thanks to k cuisine i nailed it... like this is the first time ever I’m making amala... thanks alot🥳🥳🥳

    Reply
    • K's Cuisine says

      September 29, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      I'm so glad you nailed it. Welldone and thanks for the feedback.

      Reply
  3. Olayinka says

    August 22, 2020 at 12:26 pm

    Thanks miss k!, Am so happy you should have seen my uncle face, for the first time he didn't complain he even asked for more. yay! Am so happy

    Reply
    • K's Cuisine says

      September 02, 2020 at 11:14 pm

      I'm glad you nailed it. Thanks for the feedback.

      Reply
  4. Damilola lawal says

    April 29, 2020 at 4:48 am

    5 stars
    I think have gotten my mistakes :
    1. Am always using a non-sticky pot
    2. I pour the powder while stirring.
    3. I don't create space in the mixture when adding the reserved water.
    4. I leave it on heat for too long.
    I will correct my mistakes and try again.
    Thanks you are a marriage saver.

    Reply
    • K's Cuisine says

      May 14, 2020 at 4:52 am

      I'm glad you find the recipe helpful.

      Reply
    • Ayodeju says

      November 08, 2021 at 7:39 pm

      Is Amala good for the body

      Reply
  5. Favour Elegbede says

    March 28, 2020 at 6:32 am

    5 stars
    Yeah the amala came out well. My husband requested for it..and we (including our 21 month old son) ate it. It was good.

    Reply
    • K's Cuisine says

      April 05, 2020 at 5:31 pm

      That's good to know and thank you for the feedback.

      Reply
  6. Morayo says

    November 10, 2019 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    This website is my go to for recipes. Amala is lump free ????????????????????????

    Reply
  7. Fakus says

    September 13, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial. Can you teach how to make amala -lafun? Also called amala funfun

    Reply
    • K's Cuisine says

      September 16, 2015 at 12:46 am

      Hello Fakus, I will put up a post on that soon.

      Reply
  8. Jamila says

    September 04, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    Thanks for the recipe. My husband travelled to Ibadan and has since then been crazy about amala. I'll be trying your recipe tonight. I hope he likes it. *fingers crossed

    Reply
  9. Olorì Morénikéjì Àjoké says

    May 29, 2015 at 4:13 am

    Thanks for this! I had no lumps (although I had to add a bit of elubo because the 1 cup of water made it too soft) but the whole process was no struggle at all. I've just made it for my mom who'll be getting back from work soon. Hope she likes it 😀

    Reply
    • K's Cuisine says

      June 03, 2015 at 2:08 am

      Welldone Olori Morenikeji! so did your mum like it? lol

      Reply
  10. Neyo says

    September 19, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    Thanks very much. I made my first almost lump free Amala. I can only get better.

    Reply
    • K's Cuisine says

      September 19, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      You're welcome Neyo. The more you practice the better you get at it 🙂

      Reply
  11. Cherry Koko's big Sister says

    August 02, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    you're a life saver!!! My grandma just asked me to make Amala for a guest and i'm like huh?? Googled it, found your post and i'm feeling pretty confident right now. Wish me luck!

    Reply
    • K's Cuisine says

      August 02, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      Heheee... Goodluck Cherry Koko's big sis. You can do it!

      Reply
  12. Fatima says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:48 am

    I got it but how do u know the quantity of flour that would be enough or not too much for the boiling water?

    Reply
    • K's Cuisine says

      June 24, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      Hello Fatima, the recipe has measurements for you to use as a guide. Go through it again 🙂

      Reply
  13. Ope says

    May 08, 2014 at 7:45 am

    Thanks aunty K, your recipe rocks my mum was so happy....u shoulda seen her face

    Reply
    • K's Cuisine says

      May 08, 2014 at 3:21 pm

      You're welcome Ope. Aww..thanks. I'm so happy to hear you nailed it and made your mum happy. Whoop whoop! Lol..

      Reply
  14. Ope says

    April 29, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    thanks.......i used to stirr and add yam flour little at a time but now i know better (my mum will be so happy when i make lump-free amala)

    Reply
    • K's Cuisine says

      April 29, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      You're welcome Ope. Oh Yes try this method and make mummy proud. Don't forget to feedback when you do try it 🙂

      Reply
      • Tamilore says

        October 08, 2023 at 4:44 pm

        Dear K's thanks for the update if not you i would have failed my English assignment and thanks for teaching me our to prepare the food

  15. Sola says

    April 28, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    Thanks very much for posting this. I found it so helpful although i am yet to try it Please do you have a similar procedure of making lump free Poundo Yam I always have troubling with it lump free. Thanks.

    Reply
    • K's Cuisine says

      April 28, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      Hello Sola,I'm glad you find the post helpful. Yes I have a technique I use to make lump free poundo yam and as you have requested for it I will post it sometime soon.

      Reply
      • Sola says

        April 29, 2014 at 12:04 pm

        Thanks very much. Hoping to read this soonest

  16. BIBI says

    April 14, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    Hi, Miss K! Good work here! I have a quick question: why do you say not to use non-stick pots for amala? Thanks!

    Reply
    • K's Cuisine says

      April 15, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      Hello Bibi, non stick pot is designed so food doesn't stick and when making amala in it doesn't stick to the pot and flakes instead. This flakes forms,sticks back to the amala this makes the amala bumpy and rough.

      Reply
  17. YS says

    April 14, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    My favourite okele in the whole wide world! I can eat it for breakfast lunch and dinner. Thanks for the tips 🙂

    Reply
    • K's Cuisine says

      April 15, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      YS, that makes two of us. It's also my best Okele. You're welcome 🙂

      Reply
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