Pearl barley with vegetables

4 servings

45 minutes

Barley with vegetables is a hearty and healthy dish rooted in Russian cuisine, where grains hold a special place. Barley grain, named for its resemblance to pearls, gives the dish a pleasant texture and rich flavor. This recipe combines the softness of barley with aromatic vegetables and spices, creating a rich bouquet of flavors—sweet carrots, tender potatoes, pungent garlic, and spicy curry. Adding broccoli and beans adds freshness and makes the dish even more nutritious. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it pairs well with herbs and sour cream. Such a dish warms the soul and nourishes the body while remaining simple to prepare.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 268.8
• Proteins: 6.5g
• Fats: 9.9g
• Carbohydrates: 41.7g

Ingredients

• Onion: 1 pc
• Potato: 2 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Garlic: 6 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Water: 500 ml
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Pearl barley: 120 g
• Broccoli cabbage: 100 g
• Green beans: 50 g
• Curry powder: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Soak the grains overnight to let them swell.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pearl barley: 120 g

2. Fry finely chopped onion in oil for 1-2 minutes. Then add finely chopped garlic and curry powder, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 6 cloves
   • Curry powder: 1 teaspoon
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

3. After 1 minute, add pearl barley (without soaking liquid), sliced carrots, and diced potatoes. Pour in water, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pearl barley: 120 g
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Potato: 2 pieces
   • Water: 500 ml

4. After 20 minutes, add broccoli and green beans (no need to thaw), season to taste. Cook for another 8-10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Broccoli cabbage: 100 g
   • Green beans: 50 g
   • Salt:  to taste