Indian Curried Barley Pilaf

This is a delicious and savory Indian 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!


Recipes · Side Dish · Grain Side Dish Recipes


Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Servings: 6
Total Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 ½ cups pearl barley

  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 3 ½ cups chicken broth

  • ¼ cup slivered almonds

  • ¼ cup raisins (Optional)


Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet placed over medium-high heat. Add onion and barley; cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.

  2. Stir in allspice, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.

  3. Cover skillet with lid, and reduce heat to low; simmer until barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.

  4. Fluff pilaf with a fork, and gently stir in almonds and raisins.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
404 Calories
11g Fat
73g Carbs
7g Protein


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