South African Chakalaka - traditional recipe

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 480 ml chopped tomatoes
• 240 ml chopped red peppers
• 240 ml chopped onion
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 5 ml of turmeric
• 5 ml the pepper
• 1/10 ml cumin
• 1/20 ml ground black pepper
• 1/20 ml of salt
• 30 ml vegetable oil
• 1/960 ml of water

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until translucent and fragrant.
2. Add the red peppers, tomatoes, turmeric, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften and the spices release their aroma.
3. Add the water and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
4. Serve hot as a side or reserve to use as a topping.