Chakalaka with Pap
A spicy vegetable relish (chakalaka) served with a stiff maize porridge (pap).
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 1 Bell pepper, chopped
- 1 Carrot, grated
- 1 can Baked beans
- 1 tablespoon Curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 can Diced tomatoes
- 2 cups Cornmeal (maize flour)
- 4 cups Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- 3Add the bell pepper and grated carrot. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 4Stir in the baked beans, curry powder, chili powder, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- 5While the chakalaka is simmering, prepare the pap. Bring the water and salt to a boil in a separate pot.
- 6Gradually whisk in the cornmeal, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- 7Reduce heat to low and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pap is thick and smooth.
- 8Serve the chakalaka hot with the pap.
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