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Traditional Sweet and Spicy Chakalaka

Traditional South African Chakalaka

Irene Muller
Chakalaka is a deliciously spicy vegetable dish that complements many flavours and can be served in a wide variety of ways.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine South African
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Turmeric ground
  • 2 tsp Garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp Ginger crushed
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 tsp Curry mix
  • 2 Chillies chopped
  • 2 Pepperdews chopped
  • 3 cups Cabbage chopped
  • 3 cups Carrots grated
  • 1 Green Pepper chopped
  • 1 tin Tomato chopped
  • 2 sticks Canderel
  • 1 Green Pepper
  • 1 Red Pepper
  • 1 Tin Koo Beans

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion, give it a minute or two.
  • Stir in all the spices; turmeric, garlic, ginger, smoked paprika and curry mix, continue stirring for about a minute or two to let the flavour intensify. Then add tomatoes, peppadews, carrots and cabbage.
  • Simmer for about five minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burns.
  • Adjust for seasoning, add Canderel. Serve warm or cold. 
Keyword Cabbage, Carrots, Garlic, Onion, Tomato, Turmeric