Wheat Berries with Onion and Curry Recipe

Name: Wheat Berries with Onion and Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup wheat berries; 2 cups cold water (for soaking); 2 cups cold water (or chicken broth for a richer flavor); 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional to taste; 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons coconut milk

Servings: persons

1/2 cup wheat berries
2 cups cold water (for soaking)
2 cups cold water (or chicken broth for a richer flavor)
1 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional to taste
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons coconut milk

1
Cover the berries with the cold water and soak them overnight.
2
(This will increase their volume threefold.)
3
Drain and place in a lidded pot.
4
Add 2 cups cold water or chicken broth, one teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
5
Cover and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce to a simmer and cook between 1 and 1 1/4 hours, until the berries are tender and have absorbed all the liquid.
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They will, however, still retain some crunch.
8
Saute the onion in the butter until translucent.
9
Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, to toast the curry powder and coat the onion evenly, about 1 to 2 minutes over low heat.
10
Add the cooked wheat berries and combine well.
11
Stir in 1/4 cup water.
12
Put a lid on the pot, and steam over medium heat for 10 minutes.
13
Stir in the coconut milk, adjust the seasoning and serve immediately.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup wheat berries, 2 cups cold water (for soaking), 2 cups cold water (or chicken broth for a richer flavor), 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste, and more.

Yes, Wheat Berries with Onion and Curry 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.

Wheat Berries with Onion and Curry

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