Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Stir-Fry)

Enjolinfam's Note:

This is a staple food in South Africa as well as other parts. My amaXhosa friend, Ntombizanele Sokupa, gave this recipe to me. She eats this with Pap -Pap (Potatoes and Cornmeal), but says it can also be enjoyed as a side dish with meat or vegemeat or with bread. Thanks Zanele!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 medium onions, diced
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium green bell peppers, diced
• 3 medium tomatoes, diced
• curry powder, to your taste
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• green chili (optional)
• 1 vegetable bouillon cube
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 -2 tablespoon oil, for frying
• 1/4 cup water

Directions:

1. Fry the onion and pepper together with oil in a large skillet until the onion is clear.
2. Add the grated carrots, tomatoes, water, and all the seasonings to your liking and cook for about 15-20 minutes.

Reviews

[Gerry]

This is a great stir fry - loved the combination of the curry and chili powder. Made as posted, served over rice for a perfect evening meal! Used the green chilies for the extra wow.

[Kumquat the Cat's friend]

Excellent and healthful! I served this with the pap, which was starchy and exactly what this dish needed. A perfect pair! I also left out the green chilies, but added a heaping teaspoon chili powder and curry powder (even though I halved the overall recipe). Thanks! Reviewed for ZWT:D

[Bugeah]

I thought this was pretty good, especially with the pap. The husband and children didn't seem to agree with me though. I thought that the veggies were a little bland, even though I used quite a bit of curry, salt, and pepper, so I added some berbere seasoning to spice it up. I love that it was fast and easy.