Barley has a high source of fiber. It helps to digest, control blood sugar levels and high cholesterol. Prevent heart disease and good for weight loss. Provides antioxidants and high in vitamins and minerals. Some peoples have restrictions to consume rice that's why I have cooked the kheer with barely.Paush/makar sankranti refers both to a specific solar day in the Hindu festival in January every year. Dates jaggery also has a important role in this festival. So I have cooked the barely kheer with dates jaggery.
Soak the barely for 20 minutes so it will easy to cook.
Add the finely chopped carrot and raisins. Again stir continuously.
Then add the finely chopped carrot, grated coconut and raisins. Again stir the milk until cooked and thick. Add green cardamom powder. Switch off the flame or induction.
Let the kheer normal temperature then add the syrup. Mix the syrup evenly.
Serve the barely kheer with dates jaggery.
Notes
If we soak the barely will get the good result.
For making syrup add water and jaggery boil till concentrate or can buy dates jaggery syrup.