Chakalaka

Chakalaka – spicy South African vegetable side-dish.

Chakalaka is a traditional South African vegetable side-dish. Colorful and spicy, it often accompanies grilled meat, fish, stews or curries. It usually consists of carrots, peppers, onions, tomatoes and beans. There are many variations pf this dish, depending on region.

Chakalaka has been a staple food for South Africans, and is a required condiment at South African  barbecues, known as braai. It is served hot or cold with a slice of  bread or a bowl of pap (a kind of polenta).

This colorful vegetarian dish is uncomplicated to prepare and full of flavor.

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Chakalaka

Cook Time

25 mins

 

Chakalaka - spicy South African vegetable side-dish.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: African

Keyword: chakalaka

Servings: 3

Author: dieTTaste

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow pepper, diced
• 1/2 red pepper, diced
• 3 large carrots, grated
• 7 oz (200g) canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp tomato purée
• 7 oz (200g) cooked or baked beans
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• chopped fresh coriander for garnish
• SEASONINGS : salt, pepper, ginger, curry powder, chili powder, thyme, to taste

Instructions

1. Saute onion in olive oil until soft.
2. Add garlic, and the peppers and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add grated carrots and season to taste.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, and cook until vegetables are soft. If liquid evaporates too quickly, add a little bit of water.
5. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 1/4 cup water. Add to the mixture and stir until thickened.
6. Remove from heat and add beans and chopped fresh coriander. Serve hot or cold.