indian curried barley pilaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• 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.
• 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.