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Chakalaka recipe

Chakalaka recipe

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Created by The Tesco Recipes team

Chakalaka is a South African relish that's a staple at any braai (barbecue). It has many interpretations - but all of them include beans. Our version is made with peppers and carrots for a little sweetness. It's traditionally served with braaied meats, but you can serve it with bread too. See method

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 heaped tsp mild curry powder
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 1 red pepper, cut into 3cm pieces
  • 4 ripe salad tomatoes, quartered
  • 420g tin baked beans in tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • bread or pap, to serve (optional)
2 of your 5-a-day and high in vitamin A

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    745kj
    179kcal     9%

  • Fat

    5g 7%

  • Saturates

    1g 4%

  • Sugars

    13g 14%

  • Salt

    0.6g 10%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 24.6g Protein 4.8g Fibre 8.9g

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a lidded saucepan over a medium heat and cook the onion for 3-5 mins until softened. Add the garlic and curry powder and cook for 1 min. Stir in the carrots and pepper, cook for 3 mins, then add the tomatoes. Pour in 100ml water, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on a low heat for 20 mins or until the vegetables have softened.
  2. Just before serving, add the baked beans to heat through and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Serve with bread or pap, if you like.

Tip: You can make the chakalaka up to 3 days ahead and store in the fridge.

Freezing and defrosting guidelines

In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

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