Barley Pilaf

Barley 1 cup
Vegetable stock/water 2 ½ cups
Onion (red/white) chopped 1 cup
Mixed Vegetables (carrot, zucchini, peas, beans) 1 cup
Garlic 3 pods crushed/chopped finely
Cilantro and Parsley finely chopped ¾ cup
Ginger 1 inch piece
Garbanzos 1 can ( drained)
Garam masala powder 1 ½ tsp
Lemon zest 1 tsp
Olive oil/butter 3 tbsp
Roasted walnuts 2 tbsp


Dry roast barley in a pan/kadai for 2 mins. Transfer and cook barley in a pressure cooker with vegetable stock/ water. Let it go for 3 whistles.Meanwhile heat oil/butter in a pan, add garlic, chopped ginger and onions. Cook for 2-3 mins until the onions turn slightly brown.Add the vegetables and garbanzos. Let it cook for 5-8 minsStir in with garam masala powder,lemon zest and cilantro/parsley mixture.Add the cooked barley and mix well with all vegetables.Garnish with roasted walnut and serve hot.