What’s Cooking: July 7-13 Menu + Channa Masala Recipe

I-House Weekly Menu July 7-13, 2014 (pdf)

Friday, July 11:  BBQ Lunch & Dinner!
Featuring Chef’s Specials Entrees, Fresh Fruit, Salads, and Aguas Frescas

Try Channa Masala at lunch on Tues. July 8, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Try Channa Masala at lunch on Tues. July 8, 11:30am – 1:30pm

Featured recipe of the week:
Channa Masala (100 Portions)

Ingredients:

  • 20 Lbs Cooked Garbanzos
  • 20 Lbs Chopped Onions
  • 4-#10 cans Diced Tomato
  • 1 cup Fresh Garlic
  • 1 cup fresh ginger
  • 1 cup Coriander
  • 1 cup Cumin
  • ½ Cup Fennel Seeds
  • 1 cup Gharam Masala
  • 3 cups Olive Oil
  • 10# red potato, diced 1”
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Cilantro to garnish

Procedures:

  1. Toast all of the spices in a skillet.
  2. Ground toasted spices using a blender. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet. Caramelize onions, then add ground spices. Cook for 5-10 mins.
  4. Add tomatoes and cook for 20-30 minutes.
  5. Add garbanzos, then water to make stew-like consistency.
  6. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
  7. Remove from skillet and transfer to 2” hotel pan.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and serve with white rice on the side.
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About Laurie Ferris

As the Communications Manager for International House at UC Berkeley, I share stories online and in our I-House Times Newsletter. I created this blog for alumni, residents, and staff to share the I-House experience with the UC Berkeley community and beyond. If you would like to contribute a guest post, please contact me at lferris@berkeley.edu. Share the I-House love! ♥
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