Chakalaka
Chakalaka is a traditional South African spiced vegetable and bean stew made with curry, paprika, peppers, carrots, and baked beans. Perfect as a side dish for a braai or with pap and rice.
Servings 6 portions
Ingredients
- 45 grams (3 tablespoon) olive oil - or vegetable oil
- 200 grams (1 ¼ cups) onion - finely chopped
- 15 grams (5 teaspoon) garlic - crushed
- 60 grams (⅝ cups) fresh ginger - chopped or grated/ 2 tablespoon dried ginger if fresh is not available
- 12 grams (2 tablespoon) curry powder
- 6 grams (1 tablespoon) sweet paprika
- 1 (1) red bell pepper - diced
- 1 (1) yellow bell pepper - diced
- 450 grams (3 medium) carrots - 3 medium carrots peeled and grated
- 50 grams (3 tablespoon) tomato purée
- 200 grams (1 cups) chopped tomatoes - ½ a tin / or 2 freshly chopped tomatoes
- 400 grams (1 ¾ cups) baked beans - 1 tin
- 200 grams (¾ cups) chicken stock - or water or vegetable stock
- Salt, pepper, and sugar to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Onions: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add the Carrots: Stir in the grated carrots and cook for 5 more minutes until softened.
- Add the Peppers: Add the diced bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add Tomato Purée and Spices: Stir in tomato purée, curry powder, and paprika, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in chopped tomatoes, baked beans, and stock. Simmer for 10 minutes, adjusting seasoning with salt, pepper, and sugar.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by adding more curry powder or chili for heat.
- This dish improves in flavor if left overnight.
Storage Instructions
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 200Grams Calories: 237kcal Carbohydrates: 34g Protein: 7g Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 6mg Sodium: 495mg Potassium: 866mg Fiber: 9g Sugar: 8g Vitamin A: 13870IU Vitamin C: 77mg Calcium: 104mg Iron: 3mg
Keywords:chakalaka, South African relish, south african vegetable stew
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