Barley Vegetables Recipe | Barley Upma Recipe | Healthy Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas

barley

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is high in protein and fiber, while rice is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños add heat, while bell peppers are milder and less expensive.

urad dal

🥗Healthier: moong dal

💰Cheaper: split peas

Moong dal is lighter, while split peas are often cheaper.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; cook until they begin to pop.

Stir in urad dal; sauté until golden brown.

Add chopped onion, green chili, and ginger; cook until onion is translucent.

Mix in the mixed vegetables; cook until tender.

Add barley and salt; stir well to combine all ingredients.

Pour in water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer until barley is cooked through.

Stir in lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

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