How To Cook Chakalaka With Carrots

How To Cook Chakalaka With Carrots

Chakalaka is a popular South African relish that is enjoyed with pap, bread, or any other starch. It is a spicy and flavorful mix of vegetables such as onions, peppers, and carrots. Although chakalaka can be prepared in many ways, adding carrots to it gives it a sweet and crunchy twist. In this blog post, I will be sharing with you an easy recipe on how to cook chakalaka with carrots.

📝 Index
  1. Ingredients
  2. Instructions
    1. Step 1: Saute the onion and peppers
    2. Step 2: Add the grated carrots and spices
    3. Step 3: Add the chopped tomatoes and beans
    4. Step 4: Garnish and serve
  3. Tips
  4. Conclusion

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and grated
  • 2 teaspoons of curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 can of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 can of baked beans
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Saute the onion and peppers

Heat the cooking oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and peppers and sauté until they are soft and translucent, for about 5 minutes.

Step 2: Add the grated carrots and spices

Add the grated carrots to the saucepan, and sauté for about 2 minutes. Next, add the curry powder and paprika to the saucepan and stir until everything is well combined. Let it cook for a further 2 minutes.

Step 3: Add the chopped tomatoes and beans

Pour the can of chopped tomatoes into the saucepan and stir to incorporate it into the mixture. Then, add the can of baked beans to the mixture and stir once more. Reduce the heat to low and allow the chakalaka to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Step 4: Garnish and serve

Once the chakalaka is done cooking, remove it from the heat and garnish with chopped parsley. It is now ready to be served, hot, with pap or bread or any other dish of your choice.

Tips

  • For a spicier kick, you can add some chopped chili peppers to the mix.
  • You can also add some garlic to the mixture for added flavor.
  • Chakalaka can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Conclusion

If you are looking for an easy and delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, then chakalaka is the perfect dish for you. This recipe with the addition of carrots is a great twist to the traditional recipe, giving it an extra crunch and sweetness. Try this recipe out and let me know what you think!

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