Barley And Red Lentil Pilaf Recipe

Name: Barley And Red Lentil Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 brown onions, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1 1/2 cups pearl barley; 6 cups stock; 3/4 cup red lentil, washed; 1 1/2 cups frozen peas; 500 g cauliflower, cut into florets; 3/4 cup coriander, finely chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 brown onions, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 1/2 cups pearl barley
6 cups stock
3/4 cup red lentil, washed
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
500 g cauliflower, cut into florets
3/4 cup coriander, finely chopped
salt and pepper

1
Heat oil in large pot and add mustard seeds.
2
Cook 60 seconds or till they start to pop.
3
Add onions and garlic - cook till soft.
4
Stir in ground coriander and turmeric - cook one minute more.
5
Add barley and stir till well coated.
6
Add stock, bring to the boil.
7
Simmer on low for 25 minutes, stir occassionally.
8
Add red lentils and simmer for another 20 minutes.
9
Add cauliflower and peas and cook about 10 minutes till vegetables are tender and nearly all liquid is absorbed.
10
Fluff the grains with a fork.
11
Stir through coriander and season to taste.

297

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 tablespoon brown mustard seeds, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 brown onions, finely diced, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Barley And Red Lentil Pilaf falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Barley And Red Lentil Pilaf

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Variations & substitutions

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