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Indian Curried Barley Pilaf Recipe
Indian curried barley pilaf creates delicious and savory preparation that works fabulously as main dish or versatile side dish for various meal applications. This nutritious grain dish demonstrates how barley can be enhanced through Indian curry spicing to create satisfying alternatives to rice-based preparations. The delicious and savory combination provides substantial nutrition while the curry spicing adds complexity and warmth that makes barley absolutely appealing. This dual-purpose capability makes the pilaf valuable for meal planning while the fabulous results ensure impressive dining experiences. The Indian curry influence guarantees authentic spice combinations while the barley base provides hearty, healthy grain alternative.
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!
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
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
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.
Stir in allspice, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
Cover skillet with lid, and reduce heat to low; simmer until barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Fluff pilaf with a fork, and gently stir in almonds and raisins.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 404 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 73g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 404 | |
| % 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.
