Barley Porridge

Barley porridge is a healthy, low-calorie dish rich in protein, fiber, and minerals such as magnesium, selenium, and phosphorus. Read this blog to learn this easy recipe.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

No. of Servings: 2

Serving Size: 200 grams per serving

Calories per Serving: 131 calories

Ingredients Required

1. Barley Porridge Grains: 1 cup or 240 grams

2. Water: 3 cups

3. Moong Dal: 1/2 cup or 120 grams

4. Tomato: 2 Medium Size

5. Green Peas: 1/4 Cup

6. Green Chillies: 2 Green Chillies

7. Onion: 1 Medium size

8. Oil: 1/2 Teaspoon

9. Cumin Seeds: 1/4th Teaspoon

10. Turmeric: 1/4th Teaspoon

11. Red chilli Powder: 1/4th Teaspoon

12. Coriander Leaves: 1/4 cup Grated

13. Salt: As per taste

Recipe

1. Put oil in a pressure cooker on medium flame. When the oil heats, add the grated onion to it.

2. When the onion turns light brown, add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder to it. Keep stirring the spices until they turn light brown.

3. Add barley porridge grains, finely chopped tomatoes, green peas, and sliced green chillies to the cooker.

4. Keep stirring the mixture for 2 minutes, and then add 3 cups of water to it.

5. Add salt as per taste.

6. Put the lid of the pressure cooker and make it whistle 3 times. Then turn off the flame.

7. Let the pressure of the cooker release by itself, and add the chopped coriander leaves to it.

8. Serve it with curd or mint chutney.