Name: Chakalaka By African Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern African Recipes
Ingredients: ¼ cup cooking oil; 1 medium onion diced; 12 tsp curry powder; 2 tsp garlic minced; ½ tsp thyme; ½ tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; ½ tsp ginger minced; 12 tomatoes; 34 cups sliced cabbage; 12 Chili peppers diced seeds removed for less heat; 1 large carrot grated on the large side or sliced thinly; medium red pepper diced; 14 oz baked beans; 1 tsp bouillon powder

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins

Chakalaka is a dish that originates from South Africa and it is staple throughout the country. Mostly during celebrations, gathering and a must have during braais (South African barbecues). Legend has it that- it was was developed by men working in the goldmines- they put together vegetables on hand together with canned beans to form a great relish to pair with their starchy side.

¼ cup cooking oil

1 medium onion diced

12 tsp curry powder

2 tsp garlic minced

½ tsp thyme

½ tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp cayenne pepper

½ tsp ginger minced

12 tomatoes

34 cups sliced cabbage

12 Chili peppers diced seeds removed for less heat

1 large carrot grated on the large side or sliced thinly