Spicy Barley Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 30 mins
An evergreen favourite world over, this soup makes use of paneer made from low fat milk that reduces the calorie-count whereas barley, the key ingredient, perks up its fibre content. Ginger, garlic and mint add their unique flavour and add zing and spice to this soup.
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp pearl barley, soaked for 3 to 4 hours
  • 1 large sized clove of garlic (lehsun), chopped
  • 1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
  • 1 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina)
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped onions
  • 2 tbsp chopped cabbage
  • 2 tbsp chopped carrots
  • 1 tbsp chopped capsicum
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped low fat paneer( cottage cheese)
  • 1 tomato, deseeded and finely chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder to taste
Instructions
  1. Drain the soaked barley and cook in a vesselful of water. Drain again and keep aside.
  2. Heat a non-stick pan / kadhai, add the garlic, ginger, mint leaves and onions and dry roast them for a few seconds.
  3. Add the cabbage, carrot, capsicum and coriander and mix well.
  4. Add 4½ cups of water and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
  5. Add the paneer, tomatoes, barley, salt and pepper. Mix well and bring to boil.
  6. Serve hot.
Recipe by Mithila.net at https://www.mithila.net/salads/soups/spicy-barley-soup-7433.html