Ladakh Skyu Paba Mixed Barley Pea Flour Vegetable Stew

Method

1. 1

   Bring 3 cups water or broth to a boil. Add chopped onion, garlic, ginger, dried red chillies and turmeric.

2. 2

   Add diced potato and turnip. Cook 8 minutes until partially cooked.

3. 3

   Mix roasted barley flour and pea flour together in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 cup cold water and whisk to a completely smooth lump-free paste.

5. 5

   Reduce the simmering broth to medium heat.

6. 6

   Pour the flour paste in slowly while stirring continuously — the stew thickens immediately as the flour cooks into the broth.

7. 7

   Add spinach. Cook stirring for 5 to 6 minutes until the stew is thick, smooth and the flour is fully cooked through.

8. 8

   It should be much thicker than soup.

9. 9

   Add butter and salt. Garnish with coriander. Serve hot in bowls.