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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

  1. 011. Fry onion until soft, add curry powder and bloom 1 minute.
  2. 022. Add peppers and chiles, cook 5 minutes.
  3. 033. Add carrot and tomato, simmer 15 minutes.
  4. 044. Stir in beans, cook 5 more minutes.
  5. 055. Serve hot or cold alongside pap.

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