South African Chakalaka

Submitted by Your Sangoma

"Delicious spicy veggie salad. Can be served hot or cold."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 -5 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons gingerroot, peeled & grated
• 3 small chilies, seeded & chopped (or not if you don't want it hot)
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 (14 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 green pepper, seeded & chopped
• 2 carrots, coarsely grated
• 1 (8 ounce) can pork and beans in tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 head cabbage, shredded
• salt & pepper, to taste

directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan & sauté onions until soft & transparent.
2. Add garlic, ginger & chilli, cook for a minute or two before adding curry powder, then cook for another minute to develop flavour.
3. Add vegetables, bring to the boil then turn down the heat & simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are cooked, adding water if necessary. Season to taste.