Chakalaka (South African Spicy Vegetable Relish/Sauce)

Name: Chakalaka (South African Spicy Vegetable Relish/Sauce)
Ingredients: 2 chopped Onions; 4 chopped Tomatoes; 2 diced Mixed bell peppers; 1 × 400 g can Baked beans (canned); 2 tbsp Curry powder; 1–2 tsp Chili flakes or fresh chili; 3 cloves minced Garlic; 3 tbsp Olive oil; to taste Salt & sugar

A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.

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Chakalaka (South African Spicy Vegetable Relish/Sauce)

Nutrition (per serving)

100Calories

3 gProtein

12 gCarbs

6 gFat

6 gSugar

600 mgSalt

Ingredients

2 chopped Onions
4 chopped Tomatoes
2 diced Mixed bell peppers
1 × 400 g can Baked beans (canned)
2 tbsp Curry powder
1–2 tsp Chili flakes or fresh chili
3 cloves minced Garlic
3 tbsp Olive oil
to taste Salt & sugar

Method

Heat oil → sauté onions until soft → add garlic → cook 1 min.
Add bell peppers → cook 5 min → add tomatoes + curry powder + chili → cook 10 min until saucy.
Add baked beans (with liquid) → simmer 10–15 min → season with salt & sugar.
Taste & adjust: more chili for heat, more sugar to balance acidity.
Cool → store refrigerated up to 1 week.
Serve warm or cold with braai (BBQ), pap, bread — spicy South African chakalaka relish.