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Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Stew)

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Chakalaka is a spicy South African vegetable relish made from beans, peppers, carrots, and tomatoes. It is often served as a side dish with bread, pap (maize porridge), or meat. Chakalaka is versatile and can be customized with various vegetables and spices depending on regional or personal preference.

Total 00:40
Yield 4–6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
  • 3 medium onions, diced
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chile powder
  • 2 small Thai green chiles, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, diced
  • 3 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 2 medium green bell peppers, diced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cube vegetable bouillon, crumbled
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped onions and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  3. 3
    Stir in the curry powder, chile powder, and chopped chile peppers. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4
    Add the chopped tomatoes, grated carrots, and diced bell peppers. Stir well.
  5. 5
    Add the crumbled bouillon cube and water. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  6. 6
    Stir in the baked beans and cook for an additional 3–5 minutes, uncovered, until the mixture thickens.
  7. 7
    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Category
Soups
Cuisine
African

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Chakalaka_(South_African_Vegetable_Stew)