African-Spiced Black Barley with Okra and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: African-Spiced Black Barley with Okra and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups black barley (about 1/2 pound); 3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Pinch of ground cloves; 1 cup water; 1 pound small okra, stems trimmed; Salt

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups black barley (about 1/2 pound)
3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pinch of ground cloves
1 cup water
1 pound small okra, stems trimmed
Salt

1
In a medium saucepan, cover the barley with water and bring to a boil.
2
Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the barley has split and is tender but still slightly chewy, about 45 minutes.
3
Drain the barley and transfer to a bowl.
4
Wipe out the saucepan and heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil in it.
5
Add the onion and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes and cook over moderate heat until their juices thicken, about 4 minutes.
7
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
8
Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne and cloves and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
9
Add the barley and the water, cover and simmer over low heat until the flavors are nicely blended, about 4 minutes.
10
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil until almost smoking.
11
Add the okra and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes.
12
Season the okra with salt and stir into the barley.
13
Season the barley with salt and serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups black barley (about 1/2 pound), 3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, African-Spiced Black Barley with Okra and Tomatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

African-Spiced Black Barley with Okra and Tomatoes

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