DINNER IN 35 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Heat the oil in a large pan and soften the onion and peppers for five minutes.
DINNER IN 35 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
VEGETARIAN · DINNER
Chakalaka Bean Stew
South African chakalaka made into a hearty bean stew with peppers, carrots and curry spices. A 35-minute vegetarian dinner for 4.
Total time35 min
YieldServes 4
DietVegetarian
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DifficultyEasy
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Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder and chilli and cook for one minute.
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Stir in the carrots and tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Add the baked beans and simmer for another 10 minutes until thick. Season with salt.
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Serve with pap, rice or bread for a filling meat-free meal.
Chakalaka keeps for four days in the fridge and is also good cold as a relish.
Leave out the chilli for children and serve it on the side.
Good to know
A spicy South African relish of onions, peppers, carrots and tomatoes, often with baked beans, served with pap and braai meat.
This version is, as long as the baked beans and curry powder contain no animal products.
Yes. It is often served cold or at room temperature as a side dish.
About this recipe
Chakalaka is a spicy South African vegetable relish that often appears at braais. Made with plenty of baked beans, it becomes a hearty stew that works as a meat-free dinner with pap or rice.
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