Ingredients

• 1 cup - pearl barley
• 6 to 8 cups - water
• Grated rind of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup - sugar
• Juice of 2 lemons

How to Make Barley Water

• Wash the barley in plenty of water, then add it to a heavy saucepan with the water.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 to 30 mins, skimming off scum from time to time.
• Remove the pan from the heat and add lemon rind, sugar and stir well.
• Let it cool. Strain and add the lemon juice.
• Use more sugar if necessary.
• Recipe courtesy: Dhivya Karthik
• http://chefinyou.com/