Indian Curried Barley Pilaf

By Beefman-2

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cups pearl barley
• 1 1/2 cups white rice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

THIS SET OF INSTRUCTIONS IS FOR THE AROMA RICE COOKER:

Add all ingredients to the inner pot and stir to combine. Place inner pot in the rice cooker and close the lid. Press the White Rice button and cook until rice cooker switches to "Keep-Warm" mode. Allow rice to stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning as desired. Pour into a serving bowl and serve immediately.