How to Make Chakalaka Sauce (The South African Sauce)| Super Simple Recipe| My style

baked beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Chickpeas add protein while lentils are more economical.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic curry mix

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and cheaper.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini adds bulk while cabbage is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add shredded carrots and diced bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and tomato paste; stir to combine.

Mix in baked beans and curry powder; stir well to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, and add scotch bonnet peppers for heat if desired.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

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