Pearl Barley Balls with Spiced Yoghurt Dip

These baked pearl barley balls are healthy, delicious, nutty and super easy to make! Plus, you can make them ahead and freeze for later. They are awesome for an appetizer, or as a side, or main dish---an easy dish that never fails to satisfy. This recipe will leave you with some dressing leftover, but it keeps well in the fridge to use for other salads.

Pearl Barley Balls	Spiced Yoghurt Dressing
125 g Pearl barley 1 Large egg 1 Schallot, finely chopped 1 tsp Turmeric poweder 1 tsp Cumin powder 1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper 2 tbsp Fresh flat parsley or coriander, chopped 50 g Raisins Salt and pepper, to taste 5 tbsp Olive oil to fry Leafy greens, to serve Pomegranate seeds, to serve	1/2 tsp Cumin powder 1/2 tsp Coriander powder 1/3 tsp Turmeric powder 250 g Greek yoghurt 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped 1 clove Garlic, minced 1 tbsp Raisins Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cook the pearl barley according to the package instructions. Rinse under cold water to remove the starch and leave to drain until cool enough to handle.
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Mix together the rest of the ingredients, excpet the olive oil, with cooled pearl barley. Shape the mixture into golf-ball sized balls or patties. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Heat a large frying pan and add the olive oil, once hot add the balls and fry about 4 minutes until lightly golden brown. Finish them in the oven for 10 minutes.
While the pearly barley balls bake, prepare the dressing. Place cumin, coriander and turmeric in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 minute or until fragrant. Combine spice mixture, Greek yoghurt, and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring to combine.
Arrange the pearl barley balls on a bed of salad, sprinkle some pomegranate seeds over. Serve with the prepared spiced yoghurt dressing.

28 comments:

savorthebest 12/6/21 15:41: This would make a fantastic appetizer. I love the addition of raisins and all the spices.
Nancy Chan 12/6/21 16:40: I would love so much to try the pearl barley balls.
Christine 12/6/21 17:12: They look delicious!
Easyfoodsmith 12/6/21 17:49: So delicious! I would love to enjoy them in a sandwich / wrap.
Brian's Home Blog 12/6/21 18:05: I'll bet those are really good!
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 12/6/21 18:44: that dip sounds fabulous I never had the barley so thats very unique
Martha 12/6/21 18:46: These look and sound delicious, I'm adding them to my must try list! Have a great weekend Angie. :)
Bill 12/6/21 21:22: I would love to try these, they sound delicious.
foodtravelandwine 13/6/21 00:18: I love it for appetizer!!!....I'm hungry just by seeing your pictures!!........Abrazotes, Marcela
Tom 13/6/21 01:39: ...a good way to use barley!
Evi Erlinda 13/6/21 01:56: They look so delicious!
I like the taste of turmeric and cayenne.
J.P. Alexander 13/6/21 02:09: Genial receta adoro la cebada yes una forma nueva de hacerla . Te mando un beso
Margaret D 13/6/21 06:52: They look good.
Natalia 13/6/21 10:36: I love all these spices and the dip is such a good addition, very yum!
DEZMOND 13/6/21 13:04: I'd eat a ton of them, although I'd probably scream if I bit into a raisin LOL I also prefer to bake patties and falafels as I hate the stench of burning oil. We need to buy us an airfryer!
Tanza Erlambang 13/6/21 14:05: love tastes of turmeric and cayenne....great.
Noob Cook 13/6/21 15:22: Love the spices used, as well as the healthy yoghurt dip. What a yummy snack!
Pedro 13/6/21 21:19: Very interesting your spiced yogurt, it looks delicious!
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thepaintedapron.com 13/6/21 21:42: Another ingredient I've never cooked with, barley...they sound delicious!
New Classic r 13/6/21 22:59: Interesting recipe. I like the use of the Persian species.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen 14/6/21 01:36: I love barley, but my use is limited to mostly salads and soup. These balls look and sound delicious - really unique and exciting twist!
Eva Taylor 14/6/21 13:01: What a unique recipe, I’ve never had barley used this way before but it looks and sounds delicious.
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Julie 14/6/21 14:06: protein packed ones with the yogurt dip is simply amazing...yummy and healthy too!!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 15/6/21 22:38: What a great appetizer idea! The pearl barley balls sound wonderful with the flavorful dip.
Raymund 16/6/21 00:44: I would love snacking on this beauties
bread&salt 16/6/21 23:05: I am sure spices yoghurt goes well with it! Presentations are great Dear Angie.
gluten Free A_Z Blog 18/6/21 13:12: Angie,
The raisins sound very intriguing in the barely ball recipe. Everything looks delicious.
babYpose 2/10/21 23:29: Know about barley drink :) Baked barley, sounds delicious, looks yummy too.