Dairy-Free Chakalaka with Pap
A spicy vegetable relish served with pap (maize porridge). This version ensures no dairy products are used.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 1 large Bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large Carrot, grated
- 1 15 oz can Canned baked beans
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Curry powder
- 1 14.5 oz can Canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Maize meal (pap)
- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
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, bell pepper, and grated carrot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3Stir in the baked beans, chili powder, curry powder, and diced tomatoes.
- 4Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded.
- 5Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6While the chakalaka is simmering, prepare the pap. Bring the water to a boil in a separate pot.
- 7Gradually whisk in the maize meal, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- 8Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pap is thick and smooth.
- 9Serve the chakalaka hot over the pap.
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