Atmit

Atmit

Atmit (pronounced: /ˈætmɪt/) is a traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean nourishing porridge often given to the sick and elderly. It is made from finely milled oat flour, water, and sometimes sugar.

Etymology

The term "Atmit" is derived from the Amharic language, which is the official language of Ethiopia. It is a common term used to refer to a type of porridge that is often consumed in the country.

Related Terms

• Porridge: A dish made by boiling ground, crushed, or chopped starchy plants—typically grain—in milk or water.
• Amharic: A Semitic language spoken in Ethiopia.
• Ethiopia: A country located in the Horn of Africa.
• Eritrea: A country in the Horn of Africa, with its capital at Asmara.
• Oat: A species of cereal grain grown for its seed, which is known by the same name.

See Also

• List of porridges
• Cuisine of Ethiopia
• Cuisine of Eritrea

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Atmit
• Wikipedia's article - Atmit

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