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["If possible, do this step ahead.", "If not, start here and disregard the times mentioned in this step: Rinse peas and lentils well and leave in water (together in one bowl) to soak for 30 minutes up to 4 hours.", "Prepare barley similarly and soak separately for 30 minutes.", "Place large (8L) pressure cooker or 5L pot on med-high heat.", "When pot is warm, add olive oil.", "Meanwhile coarsely chop onion and add to pot after olive oil.", "Saute for 5-8 minutes till clear.", "While onions cook, peel carrots and slice into 1/4 inch ""pennies"".", "Chop garlic and add to onion.", "Saute till fragrant.", "Drain peas and lentils and add to pot.", "Mix well and let cook together until very fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.", "For pressure cooker: Add carrots to pot.", "Rinse barley, add to pot and cook together for 1-2 minutes.", "Add 3L water (or double the height of the peas).", "In any case do not exceed pot limit.", "Season, cover and cook at med-high heat for 40 minutes (after achieving pressure).", "Turn off heat, leave pot closed for another 30 minutes.", "For regular pot: Add carrots to pot and cook for two minutes.", "Add water till three times the height of the peas, or about 1.5 inches from post rim.", "Season, bring to a boil and cook for 3 hours.", "Rinse barley, add to pot and continue to cook another hour.", "Best enjoyed after resting overnight or at least 2 hours."]
