South African Speedy Chakalaka

African · South Africa

South African Speedy Chakalaka

A fiery, colourful South African vegetable and baked bean relish packed with carrots, peppers, curry, and chilli.

18 min Easy Serves 4$2.66 estimated
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Halal
Vegan
Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Canned Cannellini Beans

    1 tin (400 g)

    $0.90
  • Carrots

    1 large

    $0.28
  • Bell pepper

    1 medium

    $0.90
  • Onions

    1 medium

    $0.22
  • Garlic

    2 cloves

    $0.04
  • Ginger

    1 tbsp

    $0.05
  • Curry powder

    1 tbsp

    $0.10
  • Vegetable oil

    2 tbsp

    $0.09
  • Tomato paste

    1 tbsp

    $0.07
  • Salt

    1/2 tsp

    $0.00

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Grate the carrot coarsely and thinly dice the onion and bell pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat, sautéing onions, bell pepper, and carrot for 4 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and curry powder, stirring for 1 minute until deeply aromatic.

  4. 4

    Stir in tomato paste and 50 ml of water to create a glossy base sauce.

  5. 5

    Rinse and drain cannellini beans, add them to the pan, and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 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.