Bahumukhi | Quick and Healthy Barley recipe For Weight Loss | Easy Barley recipe

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock provides flavor without added cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is a cost-effective acidity alternative.

Introduce the recipe and its significance.

Heat oil in a pan, suggesting to use a strong-flavored oil like mustard, peanut, or sesame oil.

Add 10-12 black pepper and a few cloves, sautéing for about 1.5 to 2 minutes until aromatic.

Add salt to taste, recommending pink salt or Himalayan salt.

The barley is pre-soaked for 2 to 2.5 hours in normal temperature water before boiling.

Boil the soaked barley, adding a little oil and lemon slices to prevent sticking due to high starch content.

Mix in some gram masala after the barley has cooked and starts to sizzle.

Add milk to the barley mixture, stirring until it thickens.

Incorporate whole mixed greens, avoiding thicker stems, and let them cook down.

Adjust the heat to ensure the milk doesn't boil over, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until the greens wilt and the mixture is well combined.

Check the color of the greens to ensure they are vibrant and ready to serve.

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