Nandi's South African chakalaka recipe
Awesome young drummer Nandi Bushell shares her favourite South African dish with us. Nandi's chakalaka recipe is full of hearty veg, easy to make, warming and delicious with a baked potato. Let us know if you've tried the recipe in the comments below.
- 3 bell peppers (chopped)
- 2 grated carrots
- 1 red onion (chopped)
- 3 tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 tins of baked beans
- Garlic (diced)
- Fresh ginger (chopped into small pieces)
- Curry powder
- Chilli flakes
- Salt and pepper
- Oil
How to make chakalaka
Step one: Prepare your veg
Grab a grown-up to help you peel, chop and grate your veggies. Carefully heat some oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Step two: Fry it up
Add your chopped onion to the oil and fry for two minutes. Add in your vegetables and spices, make sure to stir well and fry for three minutes until they are soft.
Step three: Let it cook
When the vegetables and spices have cooked for a few minutes add tomatoes and baked beans, stir well and season with salt and pepper. Leave to cook for five to ten minutes on a low heat.
Step four: Time to enjoy
You're chakalaka is now ready to enjoy, but how will you serve yours? You could choose rice, or perhaps you might like it with bread, or maybe a jacket potato like Nandi.