World Flavors Cookbook

Yavagu (Barley Gruel)

Name: Yavagu (Barley Gruel)
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Ancient World
Ingredients: barley grains, water, salt, long pepper (pippali), dried ginger

A thin, sustaining barley gruel mentioned frequently in Ayurvedic texts for its medicinal properties.

Cuisine: Ancient World

Ingredients

barley grains, water, salt, long pepper (pippali), dried ginger

Instructions

Boil barley in a large amount of water until the grains are soft and the liquid is thickened. Season with salt, ground long pepper, and ginger. Serve warm as a light and easily digestible meal.