Chakalaka
A spicy vegetable and bean relish served warm or cold with pap, bread and anything off the braai.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.75 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, ginger and chilli and cook for 1 minute.
6 min - 2
Stir in the curry powder and cook for 30 seconds until it smells toasty.
- 3
Add the carrots and peppers and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes, beans, vinegar, sugar and a good pinch of salt.
- 4
Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick and glossy.
15 min - 5
Taste and add more chilli or salt. Serve warm or cold.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.