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Ladakh · Lunch

Barley and Pumpkin Stew

Traditional 24. Barley and Pumpkin Stew recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• ¾ cup pearl barley
• 2 cups diced pumpkin or butternut squash
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 2.5 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp yak butter
• 1 tbsp oil
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

👩‍🍳 How to make Barley and Pumpkin Stew

1. Heat butter and oil in pot to 65°C
2. Add onion, ginger; fry 3-4 mins
3. Add barley; stir 1-2 mins
4. Add pumpkin; stir gently 2 mins
5. Add turmeric, cumin
6. Pour broth; bring to boil (100°C, 3 mins)
7. Add salt; reduce heat to medium-low
8. Cover; simmer for 30-35 mins
9. Barley should be tender
10. Pumpkin should be soft and partially broken down
11. Season with salt and pepper
12. Serve hot (above 65°C), garnished with cilantro
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