Indian Curried Barley Pilaf |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a delicious and savory curried barley dish. It is fabulous as a main dish, or as a side dish with fish or grilled chicken breast. It is quite simple to make and sure to impress! Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter |
1 onion, diced |
1 1/2 cups pearl barley |
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1/4 teaspoon curry powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper |
3 1/2 cups chicken broth |
1/4 cup slivered almonds |
1/4 cup raisins (optional) |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a large skillet placed over medium-high heat. Add the onion and barley; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the allspice, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
2. Cover skillet with lid, and reduce heat to low; simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, and gently stir in the slivered almonds and raisins.
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