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Ladakh · Dinner

Mung Bean and Barley Porridge

Traditional 11. Mung Bean and Barley Porridge recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• ½ cup split yellow mung dal
• ¼ cup pearl barley
• 2.5 cups water
• 1 tbsp yak butter
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ¼ onion, chopped
• ¾ tsp ginger, minced
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

👩‍🍳 How to make Mung Bean and Barley Porridge

1. Rinse mung dal and barley separately; drain
2. Heat butter in pot to 65°C
3. Add cumin seeds; sizzle 30 seconds
4. Add onion, ginger; fry 2 mins
5. Add mung dal, barley; stir 1-2 mins
6. Add turmeric
7. Pour water; bring to boil (100°C, 3 mins)
8. Reduce heat; cover
9. Simmer 22-25 mins
10. Dal should be very soft, barley tender
11. Stir occasionally; mixture becomes thick and creamy
12. Season with salt
13. Serve warm (above 55°C), garnished with cilantro
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