Traditional South African chakalaka recipe

Lockdown has been tough – going to the shops for whatever they have got left, trying to figure out what to make for dinner and most of all to stay nourished and sane. It is a tall order but what we make of this time is what matters most. We all have our coping mechanisms and cooking is my version of therapy.

Chakalaka is a traditional South African vegetable relish. Its is vegan, gluten-free and delicious, hot or cold. It can be served with bread, stews or with a braai.  

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Chakalaka Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Recipe by Irene MullerCourse: SidesCuisine: South AfricanDifficulty: Easy

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

30

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon turmeric

• 2 teaspoons crushed garlic

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon crushed ginger

• 1 chopped onion

• 2 teaspoon curry mix

• 2 chillies chopped

• 2 peppadews chopped

• 3 cups chopped cabbage

• 3 cups grated carrots

• 1 green pepper chopped optional

• 1 tin chopped tomato

• 2 Canderel sticks 

Method

• 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. 

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