Chakalaka

This chakalaka is a flavourful relish that originally comes from South Africa. It's spicy, tangy, and packed with fresh vegetables and beans. I think it's best with crispy bread, but it's also great with couscous, brown rice, or millet.

Course Appetizer, Side

Cuisine South-African

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 197kcal

Author Sina

Ingredients

2 onions, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
2 carrots, cut into half moons
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
7 oz cabbage
1 can baked beans
1 can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons vegetable broth powder or paste
black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste

Instructions

Dice the bell peppers.
Cut the cabbage into thin strips. Cut the carrots into half moons.
Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger.
Heat some oil in a large pot and sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger for 3 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
Add the spices and stir well. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Then add the bell peppers, carrots, and cabbage.
Stir and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
Add the diced tomatoes and the baked beans. Cook for 10 minutes on low heat and season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Butternut squash is also a great addition to this recipe. You could also use freshly diced tomatoes instead of canned tomatoes.
Traditional Chakalaka recipes call for canned baked beans. It adds a nice sweetness to the recipe. But you could also use canned white beans or even chickpeas.

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