Indian Curried Barley Pilaf

Indian Curried Barley Pilaf
Need a vegetarian side dish? Indian Curried Barley Pilaf could be an amazing recipe to try. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 285 calories, 7g of protein, and 11g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 55 minutes. A mixture of butter, chicken broth, ground turmeric, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

1
Melt butter in a large skillet placed over medium-high heat.
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Add the onion and barley; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the allspice, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and black pepper.
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3
Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
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Cover skillet with lid, and reduce heat to low; simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, and gently stir in the slivered almonds and raisins.
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Recommended wine: Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Indian on the menu? Try pairing with Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé. The best wine for Indian food will depending on the dish, of course, but these picks can be served chilled and have some sweetness to complement the spiciness and complex flavors of a wide variety of traditional dishes. The Markus Huber Obere Steigen Gruner Veltliner with a 4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 19 dollars per bottle.
Markus Huber Obere Steigen Gruner Veltliner
Markus Huber Obere Steigen Gruner Veltliner
Light yellow with green hues. Peppery on the nose, hints of spices typical of Grüner Veltliner, aromatic herbs and yellow fruits. Dense and complex on the palate, promising aging potential.
DifficultyHard
Ready In55 m.
Servings6
Health Score5
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