Chakalaka - spiced vegetable and bean stew
A hearty vegetable and bean stew simmered with tomatoes, curry spices, and paprika - packed with flavour.
Updated : 27 February, 2026
Easy
About 10 min.
Ingredients
3 tablespoon
Olive oil
200 grams
Onion
5 teaspoon
Garlic
60 grams
Ginger
2 tablespoon
Curry
1 tablespoon
Ground paprika
1
Red bell pepper
1
Yellow bell pepper
3
Carrot
3 tablespoon
Tomato purée
200 grams
Tomato
400 grams
Beans, canned in tomato sauce
200 milliliters
Chicken broth
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Sugar
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pan set over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Step 2
Stir in the grated carrots and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their natural sweetness.
Step 3
Add the diced bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they begin to soften slightly but still retain some texture.
Step 4
Mix in the tomato purée along with the curry powder and paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously to develop the flavours and remove the raw taste from the spices.
Step 5
Finally, add the chopped tomatoes, baked beans, and stock. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and a little sugar if needed.
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