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Chakalaka {South African Vegetable Relish}
Chakalaka is flavourful and so easy to make.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine African
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 6
Calories 200kcal
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 50 g ginger finely grated
- 2 tbsp mild curry powder
- 1 red pepper finely chopped
- 1 yellow pepper finely chopped
- 5 large carrots (unpeeled but scrubbed and topped and tailed) grated
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 400 g can chopped tomatoes
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves only
- 400 g can baked beans
- Salt and pepper to taste
To a pan over medium heat, add the oil. Then add onion and sauté until translucent and softened.
Add garlic, ginger and curry powder. Stir to combine.
Add peppers. Cook for 2 mins.
Add carrots. Stir to combine and ensure they’re coated in curry powder.
Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
Cook mixture for 5-10 mins. Mixture should be well combined and thickened slightly.
Add baked beans and fresh thyme. Simmer for 5 mins.
Remove from heat. Can be served hot or cold.
Adapted from this recipe by Chef Siba Mtongana.
Gluten-free
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9295IU | Vitamin C: 75.7mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg