¼ cup pearl barley
3 cups water
1 teaspoon rock salt or Himalayan pink salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice (or as per taste)
How To Prepare
Wash barley thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 6-8 hours. Soaking not only softens the barley pearls but also helps in digestion and reduces bloating.
Drain the soaked barley and wash it with fresh water.
Pour the 3 cups of water in a saucepan and add the barley. Boil it until it becomes soft.
Strain the barley water and let it cool. Add some lemon juice and a pinch of black salt as per your taste.
How To Use Barley Water For Weight Loss
You can drink barley water at any time of the day. Barley itself is a great substitute for rice as it is more flavorful than white rice. It also contains lots of fiber. It makes for a good side dish or salad accompaniment. Since it is a weight-loss super food, it can be used as a morning cereal with milk or fruit juices.
How Much Barley Water To Drink In A Day
You can drink 2 glasses (250-300 ml) of barley water in a day. Make sure that you also follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly to lose weight.
Besides barley water, there are plenty of other dishes that you can make with this grain. Check a few of them out below.
Barley Recipes For Weight Loss
1. Barley Soup
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Serves – 3, Preparation Time – 10 min, Cooking Time – 20 min, Total Time – 30 min
Ingredients
¾ cup pearl barley
1 celery stick, finely diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
½ cup carrots, finely diced
1 tomato, chopped
2-3 garlic pods, finely chopped
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups of water
1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
¼ cup spring onion, chopped
1 tablespoon cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste
How To Prepare
Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped ginger and garlic. Sauté it for 30-40 secondsuntil a pleasant aroma is released.
Add the chopped onion and sauté it till it becomes translucent.
Add all the other ingredients except spring onion.
Add water and bring it to boil.
Let the soup simmer on low heat for 30 minutes till the barley turns soft.
Serve the barley soup hot and garnished with spring onion.
2. Barley Salad
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Serves – 2, Preparation Time – 10 min, Cooking Time – 10 min, Total Time – 20 min
