BOOM CHAKALAKA(VEGETARIAN-SOUTH AFRICA)

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Boom chakalaka! Born in the townships(probably Johannesburg) of South Africa(Sub-Saharan Africa), chakalaka is a simple, spicy dish of onions, tomatoes and often beans. It has been a staple for generations of black South Africans, and is a required condiment at South African braais, or barbecues. Chakalaka can be served hot or cold, over mealie pap, with slices of bread, or as a condiment for grilled meats. Adapted from whats4eats.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped
2 -3 hot chili peppers, minced (more or less depending on heat desired)
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons curry powder
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can vegetarian baked beans in tomato sauce
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
minced fresh ginger (added with the onions)
grated carrot (added with the onions)
shredded cabbage (added after the tomatoes and simmered until cooked)
chopped cauliflower (added after the tomatoes and simmered until cooked)
chopped cilantro (stirred in at the end)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, chile peppers, garlic and curry powder(if using ginger and/or carrots, add now).
  • Saute, stirring frequently, until the onions and peppers are cooked down and wilted, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a boil(if using shredded cabbage and/or chopped cauliflower add now). Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the baked beans, salt and pepper and stir to heat through. (If using chopped cilantro add now).
  • Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 475.6, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 8, Sugar 13.4, Protein 8.1

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