Barley is high in fibre, great source of Iron, folate and Magnesium. It helps in lowering cholesterol as well. Prepare this delicious grain in a healthy vegetarian soup and reap its benefits.

Ingredients:

1 Cup Barley

4 Cups of Water (For unsoaked Barley you can use 5-6 cups of water)

2-3 cups of various veggies

2 cloves of garlic

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper powder

1/2 tsp Turmeric

1/4 tsp Red chilli pwd

1/2 tsp Cumin seeds

1/4 tsp mustard and fennel seeds

2-3 tbsp oil for cooking.

Method:

1. Heat Oil in a pot and fry garlic.

2. Add vegetables and salt, turmeric, red chilli pwd and fry for 3 mins.

3. Add barley. Mix well and add water.

4. Bring water to boil on high heat then lower the heat and let Barley simmer until done. (15-20 mins for 1 cup of Pearl Barley presoaked for an hour. about 30-40 mins for unsoaked and other varieties) 5. In another pan, heat oil and add cumin, mustard and fennel seeds. Let them sizzle for a min and then add on to the soup.