Chakalaka vegetable relish with beans, peppers and tomato

South Africa · South African

Chakalaka

A South African vegetable relish with beans, peppers, tomato and gentle spice.

  • South African
  • 45 min total time
  • 4 base servings
  • 1 version

Country

South Africa

Cuisine

South African

Servings

4 servings

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Total

45 min

1 version

Makes 4 servings.

Serve warm or at room temperature as a side or spoonable relish.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

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Adaptation status

Servings: 4 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below

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Classic

Vegetable relish with beans, peppers, tomato and mild spice.

This version is fully plant-based.

Version

  • Vegan

Contains

  • No listed allergens for this variant.

Ingredients

  • 300 g cooked beans
  • 120 g onion, chopped
  • 120 g carrot, grated
  • 160 g red bell pepper, diced
  • 280 g crushed tomato
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 20 ml neutral oil
  • 5 g mild curry powder
  • 5 g fine salt

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Cook aromatics

    Cook onion, carrot and pepper in oil until softened.

  2. Add seasoning

    Add garlic and curry powder, then stir briefly.

  3. Simmer

    Add tomato, beans and salt, then simmer until thick and spoonable.

  4. Serve

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

Frequently asked questions

Can chakalaka be served cold?

Yes. It works warm or at room temperature, depending on the meal.

How long does it keep?

Store refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently if preferred.

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