Cassava flour is made by grating and drying the fibrous cassava root. A great substitute for wheat and other flours, it can be used in any recipe that calls for wheat flour. It can also serve as a flour substitue for baking and cooking gluten-free meals easily.
Amala is a Nigerian dish made from cassava flour. It's also known as lafun, which is made from fermented cassava flour.
Health benefits: 
- Slows digestion, which leads to a slower rise in blood glucose levels
- Improves insulin sensitivity
- May help lower blood cholesterol levels
- May aid weight loss