Chakalaka

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A savory and spicy South African relish

Course Condiment

Cuisine South African

Keyword chakalaka

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Author Recipe courtesy of Marinus Ferreira

Ingredients

2 tins tomatoes
1 tin baked beans
2 onions sliced finely
2 fresh chili chopped finely
1 tbsp crushed garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
3 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 head cabbage or cauliflower shredded
2 carrots in a fine julienne or grated
2 green sweet peppers cut into short strips
oil for cooking
salt to taste

Instructions

Sweat onions in a saucepan until turning translucent.
Add garlic, ginger, and chili, and cook briefly till fragrant.
Add curry powder, stir through, then add the tomato and salt.
add carrot (and cauliflower if using), cook in the tomato till they start to soften
add green pepper (and cabbage if using) and cook until beginning to soften
add the beans, and cook till all the vegetables are cooked.

Notes

Check the seasoning at every stage, add water to loosen the mixture if it dries out. Use a splash or two of vinegar if you need some acidity, and a pinch or two of sugar can also be good, being careful not to overdo it. You are aiming for a savoury and spicy relish.