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barley salad with almonds and apricots Recipe
by Chef Anil Kamath

barley salad with almonds and apricots

This salad is fruity, high in fibre and full of flavour. And if you like, curd can also be added here.

Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: English
Cook time: Servings: 4 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pearl barley
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup dried apricots
  • , sliced 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 teaspoon
  • ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon
  • ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Rinse barley in a fine sieve. Bring water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Stir in the barley, and return to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Pour oil into a small skillet, and place over medium heat. Add onion, and saute until golden brown.
  3. In a serving dish, combine barley, onion, apricots, almonds, and parsley. Toss.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and nutmeg. Pour over the barley mixture ,and toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature.