Best South African Chakalaka Recipes

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CHAKALAKA (SOUTH AFRICAN VEGETABLE STIR-FRY)



Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Stir-Fry) image

This is a staple food in South Africa as well as other parts. My amaXhosa friend, Ntombizanele Sokupa, gave this recipe to me. She eats this with Pap -Recipe #309584, but says it can also be enjoyed as a side dish with meat or vegemeat or with bread. Thanks Zanele!

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories     Curries

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium onions, diced
3 medium carrots, diced
2 medium green bell peppers, diced
3 medium tomatoes, diced
curry powder, to your taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
green chili (optional)
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 -2 tablespoon oil, for frying
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Fry the onion and pepper together with oil in a large skillet until the onion is clear.
  • Add the grated carrots, tomatoes, water, and all the seasonings to your liking and cook for about 15-20 minutes.

SOUTH AFRICAN CHAKALAKA



South African Chakalaka image

Make and share this South African Chakalaka recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Your Sangoma

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons gingerroot, peeled & grated
3 small chilies, seeded & chopped (or not if you don't want it hot)
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 (14 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 green pepper, seeded & chopped
2 carrots, coarsely grated
1 (8 ounce) can pork and beans in tomato sauce
1/2 head cabbage, shredded
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan & sauté onions until soft & transparent.
  • Add garlic, ginger & chilli, cook for a minute or two before adding curry powder, then cook for another minute to develop flavour.
  • Add vegetables, bring to the boil then turn down the heat & simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are cooked, adding water if necessary. Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.6, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 424.2, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 15.4, Protein 7.6

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