World Flavors Cookbook

Chakalaka

Name: Chakalaka
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: South Africa
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch ginger, grated 2 green chillies, chopped 2 tbsp curry powder 3 carrots, grated 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 can (400g) baked beans Salt and pepper

A spicy vegetable relish that is the ultimate accompaniment to pap, braai meat, and bread.

Cuisine: South Africa

Ingredients

2 tbsp oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch ginger, grated 2 green chillies, chopped 2 tbsp curry powder 3 carrots, grated 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 can (400g) baked beans Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onion, garlic, ginger, and chillies until soft. 2. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. 3. Add the carrots and bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. 4. Stir in the baked beans and simmer for another 5 minutes. 5. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust the heat with more chillies if desired. 6. Serve warm or cold as a side dish.