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This versatile dish is a staple at any braai (BBQ).","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":35},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 tbsp vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 medium onion, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"medium","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 inch fresh ginger, grated","name":"Ginger","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cm","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"inch","form":"grated","notes":"fresh","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 green chilies, seeded and chopped","name":"Green chili","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"seeded and chopped","notes":"","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tbsp mild curry powder","name":"Curry Powder","quantity":12,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"mild","group":"spice","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 red bell pepper, diced","name":"Red Bell Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"red","group":"vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 green bell pepper, diced","name":"Green Bell Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"green","group":"vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"3 large carrots, grated","name":"Carrots","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"grated","notes":"large","group":"vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"400g canned baked beans in tomato sauce","name":"Tomato Sauce","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"canned","notes":"in tomato sauce","group":"protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"Black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.","group":"Sautéing","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Sautéing"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir in the garlic, ginger, and chopped chilies. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.","group":"Aromatics","title":"Stir in the garlic, ginger, and chopped chilies","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Aromatics"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the curry powder and stir well to coat the onion mixture. Let the spices toast for about 1 minute.","group":"Spices","title":"Add the curry powder","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Spices"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the diced bell peppers and grated carrots. Stir well and cook for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are softened but still have a slight bite.","group":"Vegetables","title":"Add the diced bell peppers and grated carrots","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Vegetables"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir in the canned baked beans. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the canned baked beans","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove from heat and let it cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove from heat and let it cool","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Chakalaka is best served after sitting for a few hours to let the flavors meld. You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chilies.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["South African"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"cookingMethod":["saute","simmer"],"equipment":["large pan","grater","wooden spoon","knife"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","high_protein"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":900,"unit":"g","note":"Yields approximately 6 appetizer/snack servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Chakalaka tastes better the next day as the flavors develop."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Can be served cold, at room temperature, or reheated in a pan over low heat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fchakalaka_7d2de477bb%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=788aef34-f1c0-48b7-81a8-4871b42a444c","imageAlt":"Chakalaka — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spicy","vegan","vegetable","relish","braai","south african"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Chakalaka","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:31:37.728Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:31:37.728Z","related":[{"id":"boli_cb6fb8f7eb","slug":"boli-roasted-plantain","title":"Boli (Roasted Plantain)","description":"A beloved West African street food staple consisting of sweet, ripe plantains grilled until caramelized and smoky. 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