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Photo of a brown-rimmed blue bowl of Spicy barley porridge with shredded carrots and herbs for garnish.

Spicy barley porridge

A salty version of a typical Ayurvedic breakfast that will warm your body and your digestive system
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Ayurveda
Servings 2
Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (200 ml) barley flakes
  • 1 tbsp flaxseed
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tbsp vegetable broth powder

Instructions
 

  • Add the water, barley flakes, flaxseeds, and spices in a pan and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Let it soak for another 5 minutes.
  • It can be transformed into a quick, easy lunch. For that add some extra grated vegetables, like carrots, or eat a salad as a side dish.

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Notes

The caloric value was calculated per serving.
Recommendations for doshas:
Vata: add some ghee/ butter and miso
Pitta: a sweet porridge suits better a pitta type
Kapha: is very well tolerated
Do you know what a dosha is? Find out your dosha here.
Keyword Ayurveda, Healthy food, Vegetarian, Weight loss