Jau ki khichdi (indian curried barley)

Ingredients

• Jau (Pearl Barley) - 1 cup (washed and soaked in warm water for 2 hours)
• Mixed Veggies - 1.5 cups
• Onion - 1.5 cups, sliced
• Green Chilies - 2 or 3, finely chopped, per your liking
• Ginger - 1 inch piece, grated
• Butter - 3 tablespoons
• Water - 6 cups

Dry Masala Powders:

• Haldi (Turmeric Powder) - 1 teaspoon
• Lal Mirch (Red Chili) Powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• MDH Kitchen King Masala - 3 teaspoons (if you do not have these, feel free to use a blend of cumin/coriander/garam masala per your liking)
• Salt - as per taste

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Preparation

• Wash and soak barley for 2 hours.
• Take a cooker or heavy bottomed pan and add butter to it.
• When butter has melted, add onion, drained barley and ginger and fry till onions become translucent (about 5 minutes.).
• Now, add veggies and all dry masalas and fry for another 3 minutes.
• Add water, mix well and cook for 35-40 minutes. or till well cooked.
• After removing the lid, wait for about 5 minute. before serving.
• Serve this at lunch/dinner as a main dish (with yogurt or pickle or chips) or even as a side dish with anything else you are serving for lunch/dinner.