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Chakalaka
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Chakalaka

14 ingredients 10 min + 10 min 8 openrecipes
Chakalaka

A dish truly representative of the South African “rainbow cuisine,” chakalaka really does it all. It is widely used as a spicy condiment but is also known to be a delicious standalone meal with some mealiepap!

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

436
Calories
8g
Protein
29g
Fat
43g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Bean not in our table 0
Cannellini Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
  • 1 whole Large Onion, Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 2 whole Green Chilis, Diced
  • 1 cup Green String Beans
  • 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced
  • 2 cups Grated Carrots
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Powder
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme, Chopped (optional But Recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons Curry Powder
  • 2 whole Large Tomatoes, Diced
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato Puree
  • 15 ounces, weight Cooked Cannellini Beans

Directions

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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