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🌶️ Authentic South African Chakalaka Recipe

Learn how to make authentic South African Chakalaka – a spicy vegetable relish served with bread, pap, or braai dishes. Easy recipe, serving suggestions, FAQs, and similar recipes included!

🥘 What is Chakalaka?

Chakalaka is a flavorful South African vegetable relish, typically made with onions, tomatoes, carrots, beans, and spices. It’s a staple side dish at barbecues (braai), often paired with grilled meat, bread, or pap (maize porridge).

✅ Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 green chili, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 can baked beans in tomato sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until soft.
  2. Add garlic, bell pepper, and chili, cook for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Stir in grated carrots, tomatoes, and curry powder. Cook until tomatoes soften.
  4. Add baked beans with sauce, mix well, and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with coriander, and serve warm.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with pap (maize meal porridge) for a traditional touch.
  • Pair with braaied (grilled) meat like sausages or chicken.
  • Use as a topping for bread or rolls for a quick snack.
  • Enjoy alongside rice or couscous as a hearty vegetarian meal.
  • Great as a side dish at BBQs or potlucks.

❓ FAQs About Chakalaka

Q1. Is Chakalaka spicy?
Traditionally, yes—but you can control the spice by adjusting chili levels.

Q2. Can I make it ahead of time?
Absolutely! Chakalaka tastes even better the next day as flavors develop.

Q3. What beans work best?
Baked beans in tomato sauce are traditional, but you can also use kidney or black beans.

Q4. How long does it last?
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it lasts up to 4–5 days.

Q5. Can I freeze Chakalaka?
Yes, you can freeze it for up to 2 months. Just thaw and reheat before serving.

🥗 Similar Recipes to Try :

  1. Bunny Chow – South African bread bowl curry.
  2. Pap (Sadza/Ugali) – Traditional maize porridge.
  3. Bobotie – A baked minced meat dish with custard topping.
  4. Durban Chicken Curry – Spicy and aromatic South African curry.
  5. Samp and Beans – A hearty, comforting dish made with maize kernels and beans.

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