Benny's Chakalaka recipe

Ingredients:

45ml (3 tbsp) oil

1 onion, chopped

1 carrot, grated

2 hot chillies, chopped

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

15ml-30ml (1-2 tbsp) curry powder, depending on your taste

3 tomatoes, grated

1 x 420g can baked beans in tomato sauce

Salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion, carrot, chillies, garlic and curry powder for about 5 minutes or until onion is soft, stirring frequently.

2. Stir in the tomatoes and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the baked beans, season and stir to heat through. Serve hot or cold. Serves 2.

Chef's tips:

Baked beans are a common addition to chakalaka; they make it a full meal when paired with mealie pap.

Other possible additions include minced fresh ginger (added with the onions), chopped peppers, shredded cabbage or chopped cauliflower (added after the tomatoes and simmered until cooked), and chopped coriander (stirred in at the end).

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