Indian-Spiced Barley Pilaf
Indian-Spiced Barley Pilaf balances warm aromatics with buttery richness, letting turmeric, curry powder, and allspice gently perfume chewy pearl barley. Toasted almonds add crunch while raisins bring a subtle sweetness that rounds each bite. Serve it as a comforting side with roasted meats or as a satisfying vegetarian-leaning main on busy weeknights.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Indian-Spiced Barley Pilaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and barley, and cook, stirring often, until the onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the allspice, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
- 3
Cover the skillet with a lid and lower the heat to low; simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- 4
Fluff the pilaf with a fork, then gently stir in the almonds and raisins.
- Calories 320.56 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 9.86 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 42.31 g 15%
- Total Fat 13.15 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 6.09 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 32.06 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 521.28 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 8.46 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 4.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 43.34 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 285.29 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 15.79 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Indian Spiced Barley Pilaf is an Indian side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Black Pepper, Butter, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 320.56 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Indian-Spiced Barley Pilaf?
- It is an Indian pilaf recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Indian-Spiced Barley Pilaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, Curry Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Indian-Spiced Barley Pilaf?
- About 55 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 320.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Indian-Spiced Barley Pilaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Indian-Spiced Barley Pilaf healthy?
- Indian-Spiced Barley Pilaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 320.56 calories and 9.86 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 521.28 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.09 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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