Heat up the grill pan and grill the broccoli florets for few minutes. Remove and set aside.

Wash and soak pearl barley in 2 cups of water for 2 to 6 hours.

Drain and place them in a saucepan with 2 cups of water and a dash of salt. Bring it to boil and then simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes.

Once cooked drain the excess water and set it aside.

In another saucepan heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and onion and saute for 2-3 minutes until slightly brown in colour.

Now add all the vegetables except rocket leaves and grilled broccoli

Stir in tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil, thyme and chilli flakes and cook for a minute.

Add in 4 cups of water and let it boil. Once boiled keep the heat on low to medium and cook for 15 minutes.

Now add the drained pearl barley, broccoli and rocket leaves.

Remove from heat. Season with more salt and pepper if desired.

Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream.