1 cup dried barley
1/2 cup dried green or red lentils
6 cup water
2 medium onions, diced
2 tablespoon olive or sunflower oil
1 tablespoon dried mint or parsley
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1) Put everything into a pot and then bring to a gentle boil.
2) Simmer for 1 1/4 hours, stirring occasionally.
3) Serve with feta cheese and salad.
Variations: Fry the onions, in the oil, before putting them in the pot. Add 1 cup of cooked chick peas or red kidney beans, a few minutes before serving.
From: ab684@freenet.carleton.ca (Walter Brown). rfvc Digest V94 Issue #178 Aug. 26, 1994. Formatted by Sue Smith, S.Smith34, TXFT40A@Prodigy.com using MMCONV.
