Spicy Barley Pilaf: A Flavourful Indian Delight!

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • ¼cupbutter

  • 1onion, diced

  • 1 ½cupspearl barley

  • ½teaspoonground allspice

  • ½teaspoonground turmeric

  • ¼teaspooncurry powder

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • teaspoonground black pepper

  • 3 ½cupschicken broth

  • ¼cupslivered almonds

  • ¼cupraisins (Optional)

Cooking 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

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories404
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
11g
14%
Saturated Fat
5g
27%
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
257mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
73g
26%
Dietary Fiber
10g
35%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
7g
13%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
Calcium
48mg
4%
Iron
4mg
19%
Potassium
329mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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