Chakalaka – South African Dish

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 red onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic ( chopped)
• 1/2 inch ginger (finely grated)
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 red pepper ( deseeded and chopped)
• 1 green pepper ( deseeded and chopped)
• 4 carrots (medium size [peeled and grated])
• 14 ounce canned tomatoes (or 4 large ripe tomatoes - chopped )
• salt and pepper ( to taste)
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (or fresh red or green chili deseeded and chopped.)
• 15 ounce baked beans ( in tomato sauce)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large pan, over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté them until they become translucent.

2. 2

   Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and curry powder and cook for another one minute.

3. 3

   Add the grated carrots, chopped green and red pepper, and mix well and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the diced tomatoes, red chili flakes (if using) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine, cover, and cook over low heat for about 5 to 10 mins or till the mixture is thick but still moist. Stir occasionally to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the pan.

5. 5

   Stir in the baked beans and leave to simmer for another 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve your homemade Chakalaka warm with bread, rice, or grilled meat.