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barley soup recipe | Indian jau soup | barley soup for weight loss | zero oil soup is a healthy fare with a perfect blend of colour and texture. Learn how to make Indian jau soup.

To make barley soup, combine the barley and enough water in a deep bowl, cover it with a lid and keep aside to soak for 3 hours. Drain and keep aside. Combine the barley and enough water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Drain again and keep aside. Heat a deep non-stick pan and when hot, add the garlic, ginger, mint leaves and onions and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the green chillies, cabbage, carrot, capsicum and coriander and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add 4½ cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the barley, paneer, tomatoes, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot.

A nourishing bowlful, this Indian jau soup makes use of paneer made from low fat milk that reduces the calorie-count whereas barley, the key ingredient, perks up its fibre content. Ginger, garlic and mint add their unique flavour and add zing and spice to this soup.

Full of flavour and enthralling aroma, this zero oil soup will never fail to please your palate while providing the necessary nourishment. With controlled amount of carbs and plenty of fiber, this barley soup for weight loss is perfect for those aiming a trimmed waistline.

Vitamin A and vitamin C along with antioxidants like quercetin from onion, allicin from garlic, lycopene from tomatoes and capsaicin from capsicum places this soup high on nutrient scale. They together work to add glow to skin, promote hair growth while boosting immunity to fight diseases.

Barley can be used in a variety of other dishes like Barley Idlis, Barley and Moong Dal Khichdi, Coconut Barley Soup, Chick Pea, Mushroom and Barley Salad with Balsamic Dressing, Mixed Sprouts and Barley Soup and Barley and Corn Salad.

Tips for barely soup. 1. You can add 1 tsp oil while cooking if you are healthy. 2. Barely is good for Heart: A high fibre diet for years has been paired with reduced risk of heart disease. The fiber (2.73 g) from barley helps reduce blood cholesterol levels. Additionally folate, potassium and magnesium also work together to support a healthy heart. See 9 benefits of barley, jau.

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Barley Soup, Healthy Indian Jau Soup recipe - How to make Barley Soup, Healthy Indian Jau Soup

Soaking Time:  3 hours   Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients
Method
For barley soup
    For barley soup
  1. To make barley soup, combine the barley and enough water in a deep bowl, cover it with a lid and keep aside to soak for 3 hours. Drain and keep aside.
  2. Combine the barley and enough water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Drain again and keep aside.
  3. Heat a deep non-stick pan and when hot, add the garlic, ginger, mint leaves and onions and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  4. Add the green chillies, cabbage, carrot, capsicum and coriander and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  5. Add 4½ cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the barley, paneer, tomatoes, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  7. Serve the barley soup hot.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy59 cal
Protein2 g
Carbohydrates12.3 g
Fiber2.7 g
Fat0.3 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium21.2 mg
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what is barley soup made off ?
    what is barley soup made off ?
  1. what is barley soup made off ? healthy barley vegetable soup with paneer is made from cheap and easily available ingredients in India such as 1/4 cup barley (jau), 2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak), 1 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina), 2 tbsp finely chopped onions, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 2 tbsp chopped cabbage, 2 tbsp chopped carrot, 1 tbsp chopped capsicum, 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania), 2 tbsp finely chopped low-fat paneer (cottage cheese), 1/2 cup deseeded and finely chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste. See below image of list of ingredients for barley soup.

preparing the barley
    preparing the barley
  1. This is what barley looks like. Barely is a cereal that is not used in everday Indian cooking which is very healthy. 
  2. Place the barley in a bowl of water. You can see that there is dirt from the barley and you need to clean it in water till clear. 
     
  3. The barley is washed.
  4. Soak the clean barley in water for 3 hours. 
     
  5. Drain the soaked barley. 

cooking the barley
    cooking the barley
  1. Boil 3 cups of water in a deep non-stick pan.
  2. Add the soaked and drained barley.
  3. Cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally. 
  4. Strain.
  5. Keep aside cooked barley.

making barely soup
    making barely soup
  1. To make barley soup recipe | Indian jau soup | barley soup for weight loss | zero oil soup |  heat a deep non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1 tsp oil (optional ).
  3. Add 2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun).
  4. Add 1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak).
  5. Add 1 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina).
  6. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped onions.
  7. Dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute. If oil is used then saute.
  8. Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
  9. Add 2 tbsp chopped cabbage.
  10. Add 2 tbsp chopped carrot.
  11. Add 1 tbsp chopped capsicum.
  12. Add 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania).
  13. Dry roast on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  14. Add 4½ cups of water.
  15. Mix well.
  16. Cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  17. Add the barley.
  18. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped low-fat paneer (cottage cheese). If you are healthy, use regular paneer.
  19. Add 1/2 cup deseeded and finely chopped tomatoes.
  20. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
  21. Add freshly ground pepper. Add 1/4 tsp pepper.
  22. Mix well.
  23. Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  24. Put barley soup | Indian jau soup | barley soup for weight loss |  in a serving bowl.
  25. Serve barley soup | Indian jau soup | barley soup for weight loss | hot.

pro tips for barely soup
    pro tips for barely soup
  1. You can add 1 tsp oil if you are healthy. 
  2. Barely is good for a  Heart Healthy : A high fiber diet for years has been paired with reduced risk of heart disease. The fiber (2.73 g) from barley helps reduce blood cholesterol levels. Additionally folate, potassium and magnesium also work together to support a healthy heart.  See 9 benefits of barley, jau.

health benefits of barely soup
    health benefits of barely soup
  1. Barley Soup – a low calorie appetizer.
  2. With mere 59 calories per serving, this soup is a delightful combination of veggies and herbs to please the palate. 
  3. The fiber count (2.7 g per serving) can help manage blood sugar levels and blood cholesterol levels. 
  4. The antioxidants from the veggies further help to ward off the harmful free radicals from the body and protect cells and tissuses of the body. 
  5. Diabetics, weight watchers, heart patients and women with PCOS can enjoy this healthy treat as a part of their meal or in between meals. 

Reviews

Spicy Barley Soup
 on 03 Jun 16 04:37 PM
5

Spicy Barley Soup.. this soup really wonderful in taste.. and different from other soups.. and has lot of crunch in every bite.. and feels very healthy..
Spicy Barley Soup
 on 28 Aug 12 09:39 AM
5

Clear mildly spiced soup with barley and veggies. Great for kids too. Low fat and easy to make.

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