Name: Chakalaka
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 finely chopped chillies; 2 cloves of crushed garlic; 50 g finely chopped ginger; 2 tbsp hot curry powder; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped; 5 large, grated carrots; 1 can chopped tomatoes; 50 g tomato paste; 2 cans of baked beans; 2 sprigs of fresh basil leaves; Salt and pepper to taste

Never tried Chakalaka? You're missing out! Wake up your guest's taste buds at your next braai or BBQ with this spicy South African vegetable relish.

Served as a side dish with stews, meats, and curries, or as a topping on burgers, hot dogs, and potatoes, chakalaka adds a whole new flavor profile to any outdoor gathering.

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 finely chopped chillies

2 cloves of crushed garlic

50 g finely chopped ginger

2 tbsp hot curry powder

1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped

5 large, grated carrots

1 can chopped tomatoes

50 g tomato paste

2 cans of baked beans

2 sprigs of fresh basil leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

Light up the KUDU and let it burn to medium heat.

Adjust your cast iron skillet over medium to low heat.

Heat the olive oil in the cast iron skillet.

Add the onions, crushed garlic, ginger, and chillies. Cook until the onions have browned.

Add the curry powder and bell peppers. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes.

Add the basil and carrots to stir into the mixture and make sure the ingredients are covered in the curry powder and spices.

Add the can of chopped tomatoes, tomato paste and baked beans. Stir and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

The mixture should be nice and thick by now.

Take the mixture of the cast iron skillet, add salt and pepper to taste and enjoy.

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