Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.5 cup

Barley (seeds)

soaked for 5-6 hours

1 tsp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

2 cloves

Garlic

finely chopped

1 stalk

Celery

finely chopped

1 unit

Carrot (Gajjar)

diced small

1 unit

Potato (Aloo)

peeled and diced small

200 g

Button mushrooms

quartered

1 unit

Bay leaf (tej patta)

4 cup

Vegetable stock

1 unit

Parsley leaves

for garnishing

1 tsp

Whole Black Peppercorns

coarsely grounded

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 tsp

Red Chilli powder

to taste

Step 1
~4 min

Soak barley for 5-6 hours.

Step 2
~4 min

Prepare all ingredients: chop onion, garlic, celery, dice carrot and potato, quarter mushrooms.

Step 3
~4 min

Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.

Step 4
~4 min

Sauté onions, garlic, and celery until tender.

Step 5
~4 min

Add remaining ingredients (except parsley) and stir well.

Step 6
~4 min

Season with salt and red chili powder to taste.

Step 7
~4 min

Cover the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles.

Step 8
~4 min

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Step 9
~4 min

Turn off the heat and allow pressure to release naturally.

Step 10
~4 min

Open the cooker and check if the barley is cooked through.

Step 11
~4 min

Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 12
~4 min

Stir in parsley.

Step 13
~4 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Soaking the barley overnight can reduce cooking time.

Adjust the amount of chili powder to control the spiciness.

Adding a squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens the flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread.

Pair with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Masala French Toast
Crusty Bread with Olive Oil

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe

Cultural Significance

A common comfort food in many European countries.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Winter
Weeknight Dinner
Comfort Food

Popularity Score

65/100

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