Senegalese Lakh: Sweet Millet Couscous with Yoghurt

Name: Senegalese Lakh: Sweet Millet Couscous with Yoghurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 personnes
Cuisine: Senegal , Afrique de l'Ouest
Ingredients: 250 g de mil moulu (thiakry); 500 g de yaourt nature; 100 g de sucre en poudre; 2 c. a soupe de poudre de baobab; 1 gousse de vanille; 1 c. a soupe d'eau de fleur d'oranger; 50 g de raisins secs; 1 pincee de sel; 750 ml d'eau

Discover the authentic recipe for Senegalese lakh with millet and yoghurt. Ingredients delivered in France and Europe by NKOSI.

Prep.

15 min

Cuisson

30 min

Total

45 min

Servings

4 personnes

Niveau

Facile

Cuisine

Senegal , Afrique de l'Ouest

Ingrédients

Ingredients

250 g de mil moulu (thiakry)
500 g de yaourt nature
100 g de sucre en poudre
2 c. a soupe de poudre de baobab
1 gousse de vanille
1 c. a soupe d'eau de fleur d'oranger
50 g de raisins secs
1 pincee de sel
750 ml d'eau

Préparation

Preparation

1

Faites bouillir 750 ml d'eau salee avec la vanille fendue.
2

Versez le mil moulu en pluie tout en remuant avec un fouet.
3

Cuisez a feu doux 25 minutes en remuant souvent.
4

Laissez tiedir puis retirez la gousse de vanille.
5

Dans un saladier, melangez le mil tiede avec le sucre et la poudre de baobab.
6

Ajoutez le yaourt nature et la fleur d'oranger, melangez delicatement.
7

Incorporez les raisins secs et reservez 4 heures au frais.
8

Servez frais en bols individuels ou en grande calebasse pour partager.

Pour aller plus loin : histoire, variantes, accompagnements et conseils

In brief

Lakh: a Senegalese dessert of sweet millet and refreshing yoghurt
Origin: Senegal, found throughout the Sahel
Essential ingredients: thiakry (ground millet), yoghurt, baobab, sugar, vanilla
Setting: a family dessert, religious celebrations

Origins and cultural history of Lakh

Lakh is a Sahelian dessert popular in Senegal, Mauritania and Mali. Made from cooked, sweetened millet topped with yoghurt, it offers a creamy texture and a sweet, refreshing taste. Related to thiakry, it differs in its more liquid preparation and its serving in large shared calabashes. It is a sharing dish par excellence, served at christenings, weddings and the religious ceremonies of Tabaski and Korité.

For the Senegalese diaspora in France, Belgium and Switzerland, lakh symbolises family reunions and the sweetness of the Sahel. Easy to prepare, it is perfectly suited to children and helps pass traditional cooking on to younger generations.

What are the essential ingredients of Lakh

Lakh requires few ingredients, but each one plays a precise role. African and Caribbean online grocery stores, including NKOSI, make these ingredients accessible everywhere in France and Europe.

Ground millet (thiakry): the base cereal, rich in fibre
Plain yoghurt or curdled milk: refreshing creaminess
Caster sugar: the dessert's sweetness
Baobab powder: the signature tangy touch
Vanilla: delicate fragrance
Orange blossom water: traditional floral note
Raisins: festive garnish

Nutritional benefits of Lakh

Lakh is a surprisingly balanced dessert compared to industrial desserts. The millet provides complex carbohydrates, magnesium and iron, while the yoghurt supplies calcium and probiotics. Baobab powder is exceptionally rich in vitamin C (6 times more than an orange) and in fibre.

At around 320 kcal per serving, lakh is suitable for children, athletes and people sensitive to gluten since it is naturally gluten-free.

Frequently asked questions about Lakh

Can lakh be made the day before?

Yes, lakh is even better after 4 hours in the fridge, which lets the millet absorb the yoghurt. Keep it for 48 hours in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Do not freeze it, to preserve the texture.

How can lakh be adapted for children or made vegan?

For children, reduce the sugar and add fresh fruit (banana, mango). For a vegan version, replace the yoghurt with coconut or soya plant-based yoghurt; the taste remains excellent.

Where can I find millet and baobab powder in France?

The online grocery NKOSI offers ground millet, Tantie baobab powder and all Senegalese ingredients with fast delivery in France and Europe. A complete selection absent from general supermarkets. See nkosiagro.com.