HOW TO COOK CHAKALAKA (RECIPE)

HOW TO COOK CHAKALAKA (RECIPE) -this dish is a South African spicy dish usually made of beans, onions and peppers. In African provinces, this dish is commonly served with bread sometimes as a filling.  Amasi or sour milk is also one of the common dishes served with Chakalaka. Many versions of this dish are made from various towns of South Africa especially in Johannesburg where this dish has originated. By the looks, you could say this dish is similar to pork and beans. This food is not good for the small children because it is too hot and spicy for them so if you want to cook it for your kids, just put the spices in minimum amount. Here is the simple recipe:

HOW TO COOK CHAKALAKA (RECIPE)

INGREDIENTS
1 can or 15 oz. beans (baked in tomato sauce)
3 tbsp cooking oil
1 large size sweet onion (chopped)
2 small bell peppers
3 red chili peppers (minced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tsp curry powder
3 tomatoes (diced)
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

STEP BY STEP COOKING PROCEDURE AND DIRECTIONS
1. In a pan, heat oil. Saute garlic until light brown.
2. Add onions ans saute until soften. Add the chili, bell pepper, garlic and curry powder. Saute for 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low heat and simmer for 4 minutes.
4. Add the baked beans, salt and pepper and stir. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Serve with pizza and enjoy!

HOW TO COOK CHAKALAKA (RECIPE)