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Ladakh · Dinner

Chickpea and Barley Stew

Traditional 6. Chickpea and Barley Stew recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• ¾ cup pearl barley
• 3.5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 2 tbsp yak butter
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

👩‍🍳 How to make Chickpea and Barley Stew

1. Heat butter in large pot to 65°C
2. Add onion, ginger; fry 3-4 mins
3. Add barley; stir 1-2 mins
4. Add turmeric, cumin; cook 1 min
5. Pour broth; bring to boil (100°C, 3 mins)
6. Add chickpeas
7. Reduce heat; cover
8. Simmer 28-30 mins
9. Barley should be tender, chickpeas soft
10. Season with salt and pepper
11. Serve hot (above 65°C), garnished with cilantro
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