Masala Barley

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup barley
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp cooking oil
• ¼ tsp cumin seeds
• A few curry leaves
• 1 tsp grated garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp black Pepper powder
• ¼ tsp cumin powder
• ¼ tsp coriander powder
• ¼ tsp paprika powder
• ¼ tsp Garam Masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• Cilantro 1-2 Tbsp
• ½ cup chopped carrots
• ½ cup chopped bell pepper
• ½ cup chopped tomatoes

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DIRECTIONS

1. Soak 1 cup barley in water to cover it for 30minutes
2. Boil barley in 2 cups water after draining it
3. In a sauté pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds and curry leaves
4. Add ginger and garlic paste, and sauté
5. Add onion and a pinch of salt, sauté and cover for 1 minute
6. Add the spices and saute for another minute
7. Add all the vegetables and sauté/cover for 10-20minutes, until they are soft
8. Add the cooked barley grains and mix
9. Add cilantro leaves and lemon juice.