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Chakalaka

Side Dish 🥗 South African 🇿🇦 Gluten-FreeVegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻

Chakalaka is a South African vegetable relish with a lively kick, blending curry spices, chiles, and tender sautéed vegetables into a savory-sweet medley. It’s vibrant, aromatic, and versatile—great spooned beside grilled meats, stews, curries, or warm bread for a flavorful contrast.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook20 min
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Chakalaka
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the onions and bell peppers. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the carrots, tomatoes, green chiles, water, bouillon cube, curry powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the mixture is well combined and thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

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