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Mupotohayi | Chimodho from Zimbabwe

Mupotohayi aka Chimodho is a cornbread from Zimbabwe. Traditionally it was made on stove top, later baked in an oven. It is served with butter or with jam.
Course Breakfast, Brunch
By Cook Method Oven
Dish Type Eggless Breads
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

  • 1/2 + 1/8 cup Cornmeal Mealie-meal
  • 1/2 + 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Curds / Yogurt
  • 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 tsp + 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tbsp Egg Replacer Mixed with 1.5 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 185 C. In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients and fluff with a whisk.
  • In another bowl, take the cooking oil, curds, apple cider vinegar along with water. Mix well.
  • Then, add water to the egg replacer mix and blend well. Add this to the curd mix.
  • Add this liquid to the dry ingredients and blend well.
  • Grease and line a baking tray, pour the batter and pat well.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 mins at 185 C.
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