Sunday, January 26, 2014

Cumin Barley

Barley is the healthiest grain which is very high in fiber and it does help to lower cholesterol. I cook barley in different ways but this cumin barley I serve it with chicken curry or baked fish or just any veggies.Trying to use lot of barley in my diet because  I do have heart problems.Barley helps reduce sugar content in our body since it had the maximum amount of fiber.





Ingredients
 1/2 cup washed and drained barley
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon olive oil
Pinch of salt
1 cup water

Method
1 Heat oil in a pot,add in cumin and let it pop.
2. Add in barley and salt mix it together and let it cook for couple of minutes and then add in water,bring it to a boil, cover the pot and lower the heat,
3.Cook for about 20  to 25 minutes and then turn the heat off,Let it rest for couple of minutes then prick it with a fork and serve it as a side dish  or with a any curry of your choice.

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