South Africa
Chakalaka
Spicy carrot, pepper, and bean relish.
35 minutes Serves 6
Where this comes from
Township kitchens created chakalaka to cut the richness of grilled meat and stiff pap.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 2 carrots, grated
- 1 red and 1 green pepper, diced
- 2 chiles
- 1 can baked beans
- 1 can chopped tomato
Method
- 011. Fry onion until soft, add curry powder and bloom 1 minute.
- 022. Add peppers and chiles, cook 5 minutes.
- 033. Add carrot and tomato, simmer 15 minutes.
- 044. Stir in beans, cook 5 more minutes.
- 055. Serve hot or cold alongside pap.
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