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!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 404 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3.5 cups chicken broth
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.25 cup raisins
• 0.25 teaspoon curry powder
• 1.5 cups pearl barley

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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