Aromatic Barley

• 14 teaspoon ground ginger
• 12 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 teaspoon ground cumin
• 12 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 12 teaspoon ground mace
• 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 14 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 12 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
• 12 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
• 14 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1 large onion, peeled and diced
• 3 small carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery ribs, trimmed and diced
• 3 cups chicken stock
• salt

1. Combine spices in a small bowl.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
3. Add barley and cook, stirring, until it turns golden brown (4-5 minutes).
4. Add veggies and cook, stirring constantly, until onion begins to turn translucent (3-4 minutes).
5. Stir in spice mixture and cook, continuing to stir, till they send up their perfume (1-2 minutes).
6. Add stock, season with salt to taste, and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat.
8. Cover and simmer till barley has absorbed most of the stock and is tender but still has texture (45-50 minutes).
9. Adjust seasonings and serve immediately.

ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, ground turmeric, ground mace, ground black pepper, ground coriander, ground cloves, yellow mustard seeds, brown mustard seeds, red pepper, olive oil, pearl barley, onion, carrots, celery, chicken stock, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/aromatic-barley-345677 (may not work)