Lakh

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== Description ==
Lakh or lah is a kind of sweetened porridge mix made from the fruits of the baobab tree, millet couscous and peanut butter.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup of smooth, unsweetened peanut butter 
* 2 tablespoons of butter 
* 4 cups of baobab fruit
* 2 cups millet couscous
* 1 drop of orange essence (optional) 
* Sugar to taste
* 1 pinch of nutmeg 
* ½ cup of raisins
* 3 drops of vanilla essence 
== Directions ==
# Cook the couscous or use instant couscous. 
# Add butter and mix then put in the fridge once cool.
# Soak the baobab fruit in a bowl of warm water and leave for several hours.
# Separate the fruit pulp from the seeds by hand. Strain and remove the
# Mix the baobab juice and peanut butter in equal parts. 
# Add all the other ingredients, except the couscous, and stir well. 
# Place in the fridge until cool.
# When ready to serve mix the sauce and couscous and add sugar to taste. 
== Notes ==
You can substitute the baobab fruit for some other kind of unsweetened fruit juice.
Category:Dessert Recipes