Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Stew)

Ingredients

• •1 tablespoon oil , or as needed
• •3 medium onions , diced
• •1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste
• •1 teaspoon chile powder
• •2 small Thai green chiles , chopped
• •3 medium carrots , diced
• •3 medium tomatoes , diced
• •2 medium green bell peppers , diced
• •¼ cup water
• •1 cube vegetable bouillon , crumbled
• •Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2Add the chopped onions and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
3. 3Stir in the curry powder, chile powder, and chopped chile peppers. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4Add the chopped tomatoes, grated carrots, and diced bell peppers. Stir well.
5. 5Add the crumbled bouillon cube and water. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. 6Stir in the baked beans and cook for an additional 3–5 minutes, uncovered, until the mixture thickens.
7. 7Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.