Ingredients

• 0.25 cups butter
• 1 onion , diced
• 1.5 cups pearl barley
• 0.5 teaspoons ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 0.25 teaspoons curry powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 3.5 cups chicken broth
• 0.25 cups slivered almonds
• 0.25 cups raisins , Optional

Instructions

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

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