Description
A flavorful and spicy South African vegetable relish, Chakalaka is a hearty dish made with a combination of vegetables and spices, perfect as a side dish for rice, pap, meats, or bread.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Mix:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 carrots, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Others:
- 1 (14.5 oz) can chopped tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can baked beans in tomato sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetable Mix: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Add onion, sauté until soft. Add bell pepper, garlic, and carrots. Cook for 5 mins.
- Add Spices: Stir in curry powder, paprika, chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
- Simmer: Add chopped tomatoes, simmer for 5–7 mins. Add baked beans, salt, pepper. Simmer for 5 mins.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Notes
- Chakalaka pairs well with pap, rice, grilled meats, or bread.
- Flavors develop if kept overnight in the fridge.
- For more heat, add chili or peri-peri sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
