Barely Pilaf Recipe

Name: Barely Pilaf
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 7 curry leaves; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped; 1/4 cup peanuts with skin; 1/4 cup cashew nuts unsalted; 1 cup yellow onions chopped; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3 cups barley cooked; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
7 curry leaves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1/4 cup peanuts with skin
1/4 cup cashew nuts unsalted
1 cup yellow onions chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups barley cooked
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

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1. Heat oil in a wok/skillet in a medium flame.
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2. Add mustard seeds. As soon as it starts to splutter add curry leaves, cilantro, peanuts, cashew nuts and saute well.
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3. When the cashew nuts and peanuts start browning add onions and saute until translucent.
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4. Add turmeric powder, chili powder and salt and again mix well so that the spices are well blended.
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5. Add barley and mix properly. Cover and cook for few minutes.
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6. Lastly add lemon juice. Mix properly. Simmer, cover and cook for 2 minutes.
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7. Garnish with more cilantro and serve hot.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 7 curry leaves, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, and more.

Yes, Barely Pilaf falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Barely Pilaf

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