Indian Curried Barley Pilaf

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter

1 onion, diced

1 1/2 cups pearl barley

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 1/2 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup slivered almonds

¼ cup raisins (optional)

Melt butter in a large skillet placed over medium-high heat. Add the onion and barley; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the allspice, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.

Cover skillet with lid, and reduce heat to low; simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Fluff the pilaf with a fork, and gently stir in the slivered almonds and raisins.

Recipe and photo from allrecipes.com