Chakalaka a South African vegetarian dish, which can fit into many ways such as a salsa, a relish, a condiment, or a main dish, depending on what it is paired with.
This South African dish Chakalaka” can be done in different ways as there are all sorts of variations of the recipe. A traditional South African vegetable relish, Chakalaka tastes amazing when served with bread, stews, meat and so much more.
This dish is most commonly prepared by sautéing finely chopped root vegetables such as onions, garlic, and carrots with spices like curry powder or leaf masala, after which the bell peppers, fresh tomatoes or tomato sauce, baked beans and seasonings are added. Some other ingredients may include ginger, pepper, cauliflowers, shredded cabbage or anything else you may have at hand. This dish is as tasty hot as it is cold, because, like many other relishes, the falvour develops with time.
Chakalaka is garnished with some chopped fresh coriander, which gives a note of freshness to the dish. Chakalaka is most commonly served at South African barbecues called braais paired with grilled meat and sausages. Otherwise, it can be paired with bread, maize porridge mieliepap, roughly chopped corn kernel porridge pap, curries and various stews. As for its texture, it can vary from salad-like to soup-like, depending on the amount of tomato sauce used. Ready in under half an hour and tasty for days if refrigerated and jarred, chakalaka is a perfect choice for long, hot summer days.
It is easy to make and also flavourful, spicy and rich with benefits for the health
