Hello Everyone, Sharing today a very wholesome healthy high protein lunch or dinner meal made with whole Jau or Pearl Barley. I love using pearl barley in my recipes it’s so neutral in flavour, satiating and has a satisfyingly chewy texture. I cook it in plenty of water (5 times) on low heat for about 17 minutes. You can cook barley ahead of time. That ways you can get this recipe ready in under 10 minutes. You can Use any vegetables which are handy and season it with your choice of spices and herbs. You can also use fresh herbs like coriander, thyme etc to make it taste and smell more delicious.
Ingredients:
- Peanuts handful
- Curry leaves
- Seeds 1 tsp
- Mix vegetable 1.5 cups
- Salt and seasoning
- Cooked barley 1.2 cups
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Oil for cooking 1 tsp
- Feta cheese for garnish (optional)
Directions:
- In a pan heat oil and add peanuts
- When peanuts are roasted add curry leaves and seeds
- Add veggies like carrots, beets, corn, Capsicum, zucchini etc
- You can add veggies as per your choice and availability
- Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes
- Add chopped tomato and mix
- Add Crumble tofu and mix well
- Cover and cook for another 2-4 minutes
- Add salt and seasoning cumin powder, coriander powder, chilli powder
Garam Masala, salt, dried herbs, pepper powder etc.
- Add cooked barley and combine everything
- Cover and add some water on the lid and cook for another 1-2 minutes
- Switch off the heat
- Squeeze the juice of half lemon on top
- Serve when still warm
- Grate some unprocessed healthy cheese to garnish on top
I am using Greek feta goat cheese - If you are a vegan you can add nutritional yeast on top
Enjoy for dinner or lunch
This recipe serves two people