How to make Barley Risotto -
In this healthy risotto Arborio rice is replaced by pearl barley yet it is just as tasty.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Barley (जौ), Oil (ऑइल)
Cuisine : Italian
Course : Rice
For more recipes related to Barley Risotto checkout Barley Khichdi, Barley Mushroom Khichda. You can also find more Rice recipes like Mutton Biryani Chicken Pulao Chicken Saffron Rice Kashmiri Pulao
Barley Risotto Recipe Card
Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots stretching to antiquity. Italian cuisine is simple and a number of dishes having only four to eight ingredients. They rely mostly on the quality of ingredients rather than elaborate preparation.
Noteworthy changes in Italian cuisine happened with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and maize, which are now an integral part of this cuisine. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity each with a distinct taste. This cuisine today is probably one of the most popular in the world.
Prep Time : 7-8 hour
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Barley Risotto Recipe
Barley soaked 1 1/2 cups
Oil 1 tablespoon
Garlic chopped 1 tablespoon
Onion finely chopped 1 medium
Vegetable stock 3 cups
Red chilli flakes 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Crushed black peppercorns to taste
Parmesan cheese powder 1/4 cup
Spinach chopped 1 cup + fo
Method
Step 1
Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add onion, mix and sauté till golden. Add pearl barley, mix and cook for a minute.
Step 2
Add vegetable stock, chilli flakes, salt and crushed peppercorns, mix, cover and cook till the barley is done.
Step 3
Add parmesan cheese and mix well. Switch off heat, add spinach and mix well.
Step 4
Serve hot garnished with spinach.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1062 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 171.9 gm
Protein : 35.7 gm
Fat : 25.8 gm
Other : Zinc- 3.3mg
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