Barley is a cereal that is not usually used in everyday cooking in our household. It is however a great source of protein, iron and fiber and tastes good too, if cooked with flavourful ingredients as in this soup. (To me the over cooked barley felt like cooked sago, in texture) The combination of Masoor Dal along with Barley i.e. a pulse with a cereal makes this soup a complete source of protein, which is a boon for vegetarians like me. The vegetables add plenty of color and fiber to this nourishing soup. Add freshly ground pepper towards the end to perk up this soup. It is also a diuretic if taken properly.
Nursing Mothers beware - Barley is supposed to suppress lactation.
Ingredients -
Pearl Barley soaked for 3 - 4 hours 2 Tbsp
Whole Masoor Dal (Whole Red Lentils), Soaked 6-7 hrs and Drained 2 Tbsp
Garlic 1 large clove , Chopped
Spring Onions (White And Greens Separated), Finely Chopped 3-4
Carrots Diced 1 cup
Tomato Chopped 1 cup
Chopped Coriander Leaves For Garnish
Curry Powder 1 tsp
Amchur Powder 1/2 tsp
Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
Seasoning (Oil 1 tsp, Cumin 3/4 tsp, Hing/Asafoetida a couple pinches)
Method Of Preparation -
Drain the soaked barley and keep aside.
Heat oil in a sauce pan, add the garlic and spring onion whites and sauté till the onion whites turn translucent.
Add the Barley, Masoor, Carrots, Salt and 4½ cups of water and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles. Cool slightly.
Add the spring onion greens, tomato and pepper and bring to a boil.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Sending this nourishing bowl of soup to Sanjeetha's "Wholesome Wholegrain Cooking - Barley" event happening at Priyaeasyntastyrecipes.
Preparation Time - 10 mins. + Cooking Time : 30 mins.
Nursing Mothers beware - Barley is supposed to suppress lactation.
Ingredients -
Pearl Barley soaked for 3 - 4 hours 2 Tbsp
Whole Masoor Dal (Whole Red Lentils), Soaked 6-7 hrs and Drained 2 Tbsp
Garlic 1 large clove , Chopped
Spring Onions (White And Greens Separated), Finely Chopped 3-4
Carrots Diced 1 cup
Tomato Chopped 1 cup
Chopped Coriander Leaves For Garnish
Curry Powder 1 tsp
Amchur Powder 1/2 tsp
Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
Seasoning (Oil 1 tsp, Cumin 3/4 tsp, Hing/Asafoetida a couple pinches)
Method Of Preparation -
Drain the soaked barley and keep aside.
Heat oil in a sauce pan, add the garlic and spring onion whites and sauté till the onion whites turn translucent.
Add the Barley, Masoor, Carrots, Salt and 4½ cups of water and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles. Cool slightly.
Add the spring onion greens, tomato and pepper and bring to a boil.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Sending this nourishing bowl of soup to Sanjeetha's "Wholesome Wholegrain Cooking - Barley" event happening at Priyaeasyntastyrecipes.
Preparation Time - 10 mins. + Cooking Time : 30 mins.
Makes 2-3 generous helpings
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Wonderful bowl of delicious,nutritious and filling soup...feel like having this bowl rite now,thanks for sending Harini..
M was asking me why I didn't try to make soup when I made that stew yesterday. I was thinking of trying it tomorrow, though a veggie based one.
BTW, how much time does it take to cook the whole masoor?
@Suma Gandlur - Soaked Masoor and Barley together got cooked like normal toor dal in about 20-25 min in the pressure cooker.
Healthy, nutritious n comfy..great recipe n thanks for sharing!
US Masala
healthy,nutritious and refreshing soup.
Healthy soup
That is one healthy bowl of soup!
Slurp! The soup very yummy and drool-worthy!
healthy delicious combination
Soup is so delicious and droolwortly. Looks excellent.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
Souperb soup! Healthy too.
Wow, it looks superb and lovely, what a nice rich color :)