Chakalaka

Name: Chakalaka
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 3 tomatoes, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 bell peppers, chopped; 1 chili, chopped; 1 cup baked beans; 1 carrot, grated

Chakalaka/chah-kah-LAH-kah/

About this dish

A spicy vegetable relish made with tomato, onion, and peppers, often including beans.

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Ingredients

🍅3 tomatoes, chopped

🧅1 onion, chopped

🫑2 bell peppers, chopped

🌶️1 chili, chopped

🫘1 cup baked beans

🥕1 carrot, grated

Method

Serves 2

Sauté onion and pepper until softened.

Add tomato, chili, and grated carrot, and cook until the tomato breaks down.

Stir in the beans and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Season with curry powder and salt to taste.

Serve warm or at room temperature alongside grilled meats and pap.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Chakalaka is a popular South African side dish, commonly served alongside pap and grilled meats at a braai.

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