BARELY UPMA

Barley or Jau it is known as is a healthy grain we must include in our diet.  If we have some urinary problems/fever etc. first thing in the mind comes to boil some barley seeds in water and drink the same through out the day.  This helps in passing the urine without any difficulty as well as the toxin is removed from the body.

Normally, after boiling the same in water, it is thrown out.  I tried to make upma with the barley seeds and came out very tasty with some vegetables in it.

Though many people may not like it, we still can include the same once in a while in our diet.

The pictures and method is given below along with the health benefit of barley.

Let us look at the recipe now:

 INGREDIENTS:

100 gms	Barley seeds
¼ th pcs	Green/red/yellow bell pepper
1	Green chilli
Small pc	Ginger
2 tbsp	Green peas
1 tbsp	Chopped carrot
1 tbsp	Chopped beans
1 no	Onion finely chopped
1 tsp	Salt
Pinch of	Turmeric powder (optional)
1 no	Tomato chopped (optional)
	Tempering:
1 tsp	Mustard seeds
1 tsp	Urid dal
Few	Curry leaves
3 tbsp	Oil
A pinch of	asafoetida

                                     Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing.

Method:

Step 1

Dry roast the barley seeds for 5 minutes. Wash and soak the same in water for 15 minutes.  I used 1:3 water because we want the upma to be little moist and not dry.

Step 2

In a kadai, heat oil.  













Add the mustard seeds. When it splutters, add the urid dal, asafetida, curry leaves, green chilli and ginger.  

When the dal becomes brown, add the onion and sauté for few minutes.    

Add the veggies and sauté for two minutes.

Add the soaked barley in it, add salt and bring to boil.

Step 3

Transfer the above in a pressure cooker.  Cover and cook the same for 4-5 whistles in medium flame.  The barley upma is ready.  Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

How to serve:

Serve hot with chutney, curd, sambhar & pickle.

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Benefits of Barley

1. Barley is a powerhouse of phytonutrients that can guard the body against the risks of breast and prostate cancer. This is due to the production of estrogen-like effects.
2. Barley distributes the amino acid, tryptophan throughout the body, thereby inducing sleep, regulating moods and helping the body to relax.
3. Manganese and B-complex vitamins, found in barley, are essential for the overall well-being of an individual. They promote normal bone production and eliminate the iron deficiency from the body.
4. Barley is known to improve the circulatory system and protect it against chronic diseases like arteriosclerosis.
5. The amino acids and antioxidant enzymes present in barley reduce toxins in the body by supporting its gentle detoxification.
6. Barley contains chlorophyll, which is extremely beneficial in purifying the liver, preventing the absorption of carcinogens and improving the overall functioning of liver.
7. With the presence of digestive enzymes in barley, this cereal grain helps in getting rid of toxic and indigestible materials from the body and alleviating the symptoms of stomach ulcers and other digestive conditions.
8. Fiber-rich foods, like barley, are helpful in creating a feeling of fullness between meal and thus, reducing constipation. Besides, digestive problems such as celiac disease, indigestion, food allergies, Crohn’s disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be successfully alleviated with the intake of barley.
9. Barley is known to stimulate metabolism and prevent the accumulation of fat and cholesterol in tissues. This effectively reduces heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
10. This grain helps in the initiation of skin cell growth, which is useful in treating diseases and ulcers on the epidermal layers, due to its antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Barley also contains vitamin C and carotenoids, both of which are essential for rejuvenating mitochondria in the skin cells and giving it a youthful look.
11. Barley can reduce the total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein or LDL, apart from inhibiting the harmful oxidation of bad cholesterol.
12. Anorexia, anemia, pancreatitis, miocardiac arrest, bronchic asthma, impotency, arthritis and epilepsy are some other diseases which can be treated with consumption of barley.

Barley is actually one of the oldest consumed grains in the world. It was a staple grain for peasants during medieval times for centuries and today is still included in the diet of many European, African, and Middle Eastern nations that have been eating barley for thousands of years.

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