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Indian Curried Barley Pilaf Recipe

A flavorful and nutritious barley pilaf with Indian spices.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup barley
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute.
  4. Stir in the cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and garam masala.
  5. Add the barley and stir to coat with the spices.
  6. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until the barley is tender.
  8. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
  9. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Barley, Curried, Pilaf
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