Chakalaka {South African Vegetable Relish}
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Chakalaka {South African Vegetable Relish}
Description
This Chakalaka recipe begins by softening onions in oil before adding aromatic garlic, ginger, and mild curry powder for flavor depth. Red and yellow bell peppers add sweetness and texture, balanced by grated carrots layered with spices. Tomato puree and canned tomatoes create a rich base that’s simmered to thicken. Adding canned baked beans and fresh thyme finishes the dish, which has a hearty, chunky relish-like texture.
This relish works well as a side dish accompanying bread, meats, or stews and reflects the distinctive flavors of South African cuisine. It is versatile served either warm or chilled.
The recipe is gluten-free and adapted from Chef Siba Mtongana’s version, ensuring a mild curry flavor that complements the vegetables without overwhelming them.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 50 g ginger finely grated
- 2 tbsp curry powder mild
- 1 red pepper finely chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper finely chopped
- 5 carrot unpeeled but scrubbed and topped and tailed) grated, large
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 400 g chopped tomatoes canned
- 2 thyme leaves only, sprigs, fresh
- 400 g baked beans canned
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To a pan over medium heat, add the oil. Then add onion and sauté until translucent and softened.
- Add garlic, ginger and curry powder. Stir to combine.
- Add peppers. Cook for 2 mins.
- Add carrots. Stir to combine and ensure they’re coated in curry powder.
- Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
- Cook mixture for 5-10 mins. Mixture should be well combined and thickened slightly.
- Add baked beans and fresh thyme. Simmer for 5 mins.
- Remove from heat. Can be served hot or cold.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 695mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 9295IU | 186% |
| Vitamin C | 75.7mg | 84% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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