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Chakalaka
A spicy South African vegetable relish with onion, tomato, pepper, carrot, beans, curry spice, and chile.
Easy⏱️ 37 min📖 1 min readServes 6~190 kcal🇿🇦 South African🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 22 min cook
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Timeline
Total 37 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking22 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the relish
- 1 adet Onion
- 2 diş Garlic
- 1 adet Red capia pepper
- 2 adet Green peppers
- 2 adet Carrots
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Boiled dry beans
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
For the spice mix
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Curry powder
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
For cooking
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Dice the onion, garlic, red capia pepper, and green peppers, then grate the carrots.
- 2
Soften the onion in vegetable oil for 4 minutes, add the garlic, and toss for 1 minute.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the peppers and carrots to the pot and saute for 6 minutes, keeping them slightly firm.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, curry powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Cook the chakalaka over low heat for 10 minutes, until saucy.
10 min10:00 - 6
Add the boiled dry beans and stir gently for 3 minutes without crushing them.
3 min03:00 - 7
Let the relish cool for 10 minutes and serve close to room temperature.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Keep the heat level low the first time; green peppers sold in Turkey can sometimes be sharper than those in South African relish.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chakalaka warm or near room temperature, with optional grilled meatballs or corn porridge on the side.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~190
kcal calories
6
g protein
27
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 55%Fat 33%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chakalaka make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Chakalaka take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 22 minutes; 37 minutes in total.Is Chakalaka difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Chakalaka have?
Approximately 190 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 27g, fat: 7g.Is Chakalaka allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Chakalaka belong to?
This recipe belongs to South African cuisine.How many ingredients does Chakalaka need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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