Chakalaka
Cook Time
25 mins
Chakalaka - spicy South African vegetable side-dish.
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
African
Keyword:
chakalaka
Servings: 3
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
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Saute onion in olive oil until soft.
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Add garlic, and the peppers and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
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Add grated carrots and season to taste.
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Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, and cook until vegetables are soft. If liquid evaporates too quickly, add a little bit of water.
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In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 1/4 cup water. Add to the mixture and stir until thickened.
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Remove from heat and add beans and chopped fresh coriander. Serve hot or cold.