Indian Curried Barley Pilaf

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 1.5 cups pearl barley
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.25 teaspoon curry powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3.5 cups chicken broth
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds
• 0.25 cup raisins

Steps

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