Chakalaka
A lively South African vegetable relish made with onions, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, beans, and warm curry spice. It is commonly served with pap, braaied meat, or bread, and tastes even better after the flavors have had a little time to settle.
Prep
20m
Cook
30m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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- 30mlVegetable Oil
- 180gOnion (finely chopped)
- 10gGarlic (crushed)
- 160gGreen Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
- 140gCarrot (julienned)
- 200gTomato (finely chopped)
- 25gTomato Paste
- 400gBaked Bean
- 8gCurry Powder
- 3gChili Powder
- 15mlDistilled White Vinegar
- 8gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat, then cook the onion until softened.
- 02
Add the garlic, curry powder, and chili powder and stir for a short moment until fragrant.
- 03
Add the green bell pepper and carrot, then cook until the vegetables start to soften.
- 04
Stir in the tomato and tomato paste and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly.
- 05
Add the baked bean, season with the salt, and cook gently until the relish is rich and well combined.
- 06
Stir in the distilled white vinegar, then let the chakalaka stand for a few minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
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