Barley And Peanut Soup

Main Ingredients	Barley, Peanuts
Cuisine	Fusion
Course	Soups
Prep Time	15-20 minutes
Cook time	20-25 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Mild
Level of Cooking	Moderate
Others	Veg

Ingredients

• 1 cup barley, soaked overnight
• ½ cup salted peanuts
• 2 tbsps oil 
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 green cardamoms 
• 5 black cardamoms
• 15-20 black peppercorns
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 5 garlic cloves, mashed
• 1 inch ginger piece, cut into thin strips
• 2 medium onions, cubed
• 4-5 green chillies, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, cubed
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add bay leaves, green cardamoms, black cardamoms, black peppercorns, cinnamon and sauté till fragrant.
2. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for ½ minute. Add onions, green chillies and sauté. Add carrots, peanuts, green peas, barley, salt and mix well.
3. Add 4 cups hot water, cover and cook upto 4 whistles on high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes.
4. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories	1747 kcal
Carbohydrates	212.2 gm
Protein	60.7 gm
Fat	72.7 gm
Other Fiber	50.8gm