Seasonal Mango-Barley Salad: A Sweet-Spicy Recipe For Summer Lunches

By Devi Poojari

Meant to be cooling for the body during the summers, chewy pearls of barley mixed with ripe, sweet mangoes and a spicy dressing is the ideal bowl for your summer lunch.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup cooked barley ¼ cup cooked chauli/rajma 1 large mango, cubed 1 chopped jalapeno 1 teaspoon chilli flakes 1 garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon cumin powder 1 tablespoon olive oil Juice of ½ a lemon Salt and pepper, to taste

METHOD

Combine the barley, mango and beans in a bowl.

METHOD

In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chilli flakes, salt and pepper.

METHOD

Add the minced garlic and jalapeno and pour over the barley mixture.

METHOD

Toss to combine and serve at room temperature or cold.