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Ladakh · Breakfast

Pea and Barley Porridge with Yak Cheese

Traditional 19. Pea and Barley Porridge with Yak Cheese recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 1 cup split peas (chana dal or yellow peas)
• ½ cup pearl barley
• 3 cups water
• 1 tbsp yak butter
• ¼ cup dried yak cheese (chhurpe), grated
• ½ tsp turmeric
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

👩‍🍳 How to make Pea and Barley Porridge with Yak Cheese

1. Rinse peas and barley separately
2. Bring water to boil (100°C, 2 mins)
3. Add peas first; cook for 5 mins
4. Add barley; reduce heat to medium
5. Simmer for 25-30 mins until both are very soft
6. Stir in butter and turmeric
7. Fold in grated yak cheese
8. Cook another 2-3 mins, stirring gently
9. Season with salt and pepper
10. Garnish with cilantro
11. Serve hot (above 60°C)
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