Spicy Chakalaka Vegetable Side Dish

Name: Spicy Chakalaka Vegetable Side Dish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 30 ml olive oil; 150 g onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 10 g fresh ginger, grated; 150 g red bell pepper, diced; 150 g green bell pepper, diced; 200 g carrots, grated; 200 g green cabbage, thinly shredded; 1 piece red chili, deseeded and minced (or 1/2 tsp chili powder); 10 g curry powder; 3 g smoked paprika; 400 g canned chopped tomatoes; 400 g canned baked beans in tomato sauce; null to taste salt; null to taste freshly ground black pepper; 5 g fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Difficulty

easy

Time

45m

Price Category

cheap

Calories

Low

Chakalaka is a vibrant and flavorful South African vegetable relish, packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and spicy notes. It's a perfect accompaniment to any grilled meat, pap, or simply enjoyed with bread. This recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to bring exotic flavors to your kitchen.

Steps

Prepare Vegetables

Prepare your vegetables: chop the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger and carrots, dice the bell peppers, and thinly shred the cabbage. Deseed and mince the chili.

Sauté Aromatics

In a large pan or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.

Add Vegetables

Add the diced bell peppers, grated carrots, and thinly shredded cabbage. Continue to sauté for another 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened but still have a bit of a bite.

Season and Simmer

Sprinkle the curry powder and smoked paprika over the vegetables and stir well to combine. Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes and the canned baked beans in tomato sauce. Stir everything together, then bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to fully soften.

Serve Warm

Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. If using, sprinkle with fresh, chopped cilantro. Serve warm as a delicious and spicy side dish.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 350 g
Calories	95 kcal	330 kcal
Protein	4 g	14 g
Fat	3 g	10 g
Carbohydrate	13 g	45 g
Fiber	5 g	17 g
Sugar	6 g	21 g

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Spicy Chakalaka Vegetable Side Dish

Difficulty

Time

Price Category

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ingredients

Steps

Prepare Vegetables

Sauté Aromatics

Add Vegetables

Season and Simmer

Serve Warm

Extra Tips

► Adjust the spiciness to your liking: use more chili for a fiery kick or less for a milder flavor.

► Chakalaka often tastes even better the next day, making it a great make-ahead dish for meal prep.

► Serve it with rice, pap, bread, or as a flavorful side dish to grilled meats.

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