Daura

Daura is a town in Katsina State, North West Nigeria.

Understand
According to the Hausaland myth, the Daura Emirate is regarded as one of the Hausa Bakwai-“seven true Hausa states”.

The population of Daura was estimated to be 78,000 in 2021. Daura was once a part of Kaduna State but in 1987, it became part of the new Katsina State.

Get in
Daura does not have an international airport. The closest airport to Daura is Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO). The distance from Gombe Lawanti International Airport to Daura is 93.5 miles/150.5 kilometres.

Eat
In Daura, there are popular delicacies that locals enjoy. These foods are indigenous to the northern part( north-west and north-central states ) of the country and visitors are advised to try them.
 * Tuwo Masara: The word "Tuwo" in Hausa refers to any of the staple traditional Hausa foods. The word "Masara" in Hausa means corn. Tuwo Masara is usually made from corn, sometimes rice or millet flour.


 * Miyan Karkashi: "Miyan" is the word for soup in Hausa language and "Karkashi" is a vegetable that is dried then ground into powder. A pinch of potash "Kanwa" is added to the powdered form of Karkashi and the mixture is whisked. This is done to increase the viscosity of the soup. The soup can then be taken with a swallow e.g Tuwo Masara.

Restaurants are not as many as you would find in Southern Nigeria especially modern restaurant that serve intercontinental dishes. It would be hard to find restaurants that serve intercontinental cusinies as the dishes are not really eaten by locals that reside there. Restaurants in Daura include: General restaurants and places to eat are:

Drink
In North West Nigeria, there are drinks that are indigenous to the people and place. In Daura, there are certain beverages that must be tried. They include


 * Kunun Gyada also known as "Groundnut milk": is made from raw groundnuts and rice into a light porridge. It is similar to akamu also called pap or ogi, which is consumed in the southwestern region of the country.
 * Kunu also known as "kununzaki": is another popular and indigenous drink. It is made from grain such as millet or sorghum, although some people use maize as well. The drink vary in colour depending on the ingredient used. When made from sorghum, it is a milky light-brown colour; and when ti is made from millet and maize, it is whitish in colour.
 * Fura Da Nono: Fura da nono is considered a drink by some while for some, its a snack. The word 'Nono' in Hausa means "cow’s milk" and is sold by the Fulani women but many people prefer to use plain yogurt instead. Fura is millet dough balls. To make Fura da Nono, the Fura is mixed with Nono and sugar to taste. This is a drink mostly preferred when served cold however it can ve enjoyed otherwise. Fura is the most important food in Daura.  The people of Daura drink flowers at all times, in the morning or during the day or at night. Most people drink Fura at lunchtime but most are drunk at night after dinner. Fulani women can be seen in every street selling Fura da Nono in Daura. Fura is also available in modern stores.
 * Zobo: This is made from dried Roselle plant flowers. The flower plants are boiled with water, ginger and pineapple fruit and a bright red drink made. Others might add garlic, flavouring or other ingredients varying on a person's preference. It is best enjoyed when cold.