Barley with Toasted Cumin and Mint

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup quick-cooking barley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
• 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

1. Bring water, barley, salt, and turmeric to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then simmer, covered, until barley is tender, about 10 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
3. Drain barley in a colander and transfer to a bowl.
4. Stir in mint, onion (to taste), lemon juice, cumin, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

water, barley, salt, turmeric, fresh mint, red onion, lemon juice, cumin seeds, extravirgin olive oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/barley-with-toasted-cumin-and-mint-106751 (may not work)