Chakalaka

Name: Chakalaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Africa
Ingredients: 3 carrots, grated; 2 red peppers, sliced; 400g tinned baked beans; 400g tinned tomatoes; 1 onion, diced; 1 tbsp curry powder

South Africa

Chakalaka is a beloved township invention, valued for turning inexpensive tinned and fresh vegetables into a vibrant, spicy relish.

A spicy South African relish of carrot, pepper and bean simmered in a tangy tomato base — the classic accompaniment to pap and braai meats.

Photo: philipp from cape town, south africa

Prep

15 mins

Cook

25 mins

Difficulty

Easy

Calories

180 kcal

Serves

Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

3carrots, grated

2red peppers, sliced

400gtinned baked beans

400gtinned tomatoes

1onion, diced

1 tbspcurry powder

Method

Soften onion and pepper in oil.

Add curry powder and cook briefly until fragrant.

Add carrot and tomatoes, simmering 15 minutes until vegetables soften.

Stir in baked beans and simmer a further 5-8 minutes until thickened.

Chef's Tip

Grate the carrot rather than dicing for the traditional chakalaka texture that cooks down quickly.

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