Side Dish

Chakalaka

Name: Chakalaka
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 porcije
Cuisine: south_african
Ingredients: 2 žlica vegetable oil; 1 kom onion finely chopped; 2 češanj garlic minced; 1 žličica ginger grated; 1 žlica curry powder; 1 žličica smoked paprika; 0,5 žličica chili powder; 1 kom bell pepper diced; 2 kom carrot grated; 400 g canned chopped tomatoes; 400 g canned baked beans in tomato sauce; 120 ml vegetable broth; 0,5 žličica salt; 0,25 žličica black pepper; 2 žlica fresh cilantro chopped (neobavezno)

Chakalaka is a vibrant South African vegetable relish, typically served as a side dish. This vegan version combines various vegetables in a spicy tomato-based sauce, offering a burst of flavor and texture. It's an excellent accompaniment to grilled foods or stews.

Izvorni recept autora Forkin

Ukupno vrijeme: 50 min
Porcije: 4
Težina: Srednje

Priprema

Sastojci

2 žlicavegetable oil
1 komonion, finely chopped
2 češanjgarlic, minced
1 žličicaginger, grated
1 žlicacurry powder
1 žličicasmoked paprika
0,5 žličicachili powder
1 kombell pepper, diced
2 komcarrot, grated
400 gcanned chopped tomatoes
400 gcanned baked beans in tomato sauce
120 mlvegetable broth
0,5 žličicasalt
0,25 žličicablack pepper

garnish

2 žlicafresh cilantro, chopped(neobavezno)

Oprema

grater · large pot · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife

Postupak

Korak po korak

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
Oko 2 min
2
Add the onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Oko 7 min
3
Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Oko 1 min
4
Add the curry powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: Toasting the spices briefly enhances their flavor.
5
Add the bell pepper and carrot to the pot, stirring well to combine with the spices.
Oko 2 min
6
Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes, canned baked beans, and vegetable broth.
Oko 1 min
7
Season with salt and black pepper.
8
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Oko 20 min
Napomena kuhara: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
9
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Oko 1 min
10
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving, if desired.

Pravilno čuvanje

Čuvanje

Store leftover Chakalaka in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Podgrijavanje

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.