Indian Curried Barley Pilaf

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup butter 
• 3.5 cups chicken broth 
• 0.3 teaspoon curry powder 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 
• 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric 
• 1  onion diced
• 1.5 cups quick-cooking barley 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup slivered almonds 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large skillet placed over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion and barley; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the allspice, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
4. Cover skillet with lid, and reduce heat to low; simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, and gently stir in the slivered almonds and raisins.