Indian Curried Barley Pilaf

Method2 steps · about 50 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Melt butter (¼ cup) in a large skillet placed over medium-high heat. Add the onion (1) and barley; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the allspice (½ teaspoon), turmeric (½ teaspoon), curry powder (¼ teaspoon), salt (½ teaspoon), and black pepper (⅛ teaspoon). Pour in the chicken broth (3 ½ cups), and bring to a simmer.

   Uses 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

2. 2

   Step 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 (¼ cup) and raisins (¼ cup).

   Simmer barley · 40 minUses 1 ½ cups pearl barley · ¼ cup slivered almonds · ¼ cup raisins (optional)