Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Talbina - Barley Porridge : Healthy, Helps in Weight Loss, Heart health & More

Login to Save
73K views👍 1.1K
Cooking with Spices
Cooking with Spices
20 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Cooking with Spices to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Talbina

Cultural Context

Talbina is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made from barley, often associated with comfort and nourishment. It is mentioned in Islamic texts as a wholesome food, believed to soothe the heart and mind. Today, Talbina is enjoyed in various forms across the region, often customized with nuts and sweeteners, making it a versatile dish for breakfast or dessert.

Middle EasternSYother
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 and 1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp barley flour
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
1/2 tsp ghee
1 to 2 tsp honey
dates to taste

barley

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is gluten-free and high in protein, while rice is often more economical.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water is a cost-effective base.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor, while sugar is widely available.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

1

In a pan add milk, cardamom powder, ghee and mix it well.

2

Cook on medium heat until it gets thick.

3

Add honey and serve it with some dates.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

TalbinaBarley Porridge

More Talbina Videos

(9 videos)

Similar Middle Eastern Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)