Chakalaka recipe
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- Serves 4
- Takes 35 mins
- 179 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
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)
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Shop ingredientsEach serving contains
- Energy
- 745kJ 179.0kcal
- Fat
- 5g
- Saturates
- 1g
- Salt
- 0.6g
- Sugars
- 13g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 24.6gProtein 4.8gFibre 8.9g
Method
- 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.
- 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.
- See more Barbecue side dishes
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.
