Pumpkin, Barley & Peanut Stew - Cuisine Magazine - From New Zealand to the World

Ingredients

• ½ cup pearl barley
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil or plain oil such as sunflower
• 4 stalks curry leaves, leaves only
• 1 onion, sliced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3cm-piece ginger, finely chopped
• 1-2 red chillies, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, ground
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, ground
• 1kg pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, chopped in 2cm cubes
• 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 1 litre (4 cups) vegetable stock
• 200g kale, leaves stripped from stems
• 1 x 400g can black beans
• juice of ½ lemon or 1 lime
• ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped