African · South Africa
South African Speedy Chakalaka
A fiery, colourful South African vegetable and baked bean relish packed with carrots, peppers, curry, and chilli.
Ingredients
- $0.90
Canned Cannellini Beans
1 tin (400 g)
- $0.28
Carrots
1 large
- $0.90
Bell pepper
1 medium
- $0.22
Onions
1 medium
- $0.04
Garlic
2 cloves
- $0.05
Ginger
1 tbsp
- $0.10
Curry powder
1 tbsp
- $0.09
Vegetable oil
2 tbsp
- $0.07
Tomato paste
1 tbsp
- $0.00
Salt
1/2 tsp
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Preparation
- 1
Grate the carrot coarsely and thinly dice the onion and bell pepper.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat, sautéing onions, bell pepper, and carrot for 4 minutes until softened.
- 3
Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and curry powder, stirring for 1 minute until deeply aromatic.
- 4
Stir in tomato paste and 50 ml of water to create a glossy base sauce.
- 5
Rinse and drain cannellini beans, add them to the pan, and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Season with salt and serve hot, warm, or chilled as a spicy accompaniment.
Canned beans make this South African relish exceptionally fast to prepare.
