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Lesothan Chakalaka with Papa

Chakalaka with papa is a falvorful, vegan, and spicy relish with maize or cornmeal porridge that has deeper roots in the South African cuisine.
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Ingredients

For the Papa

  • ½ cup Cornmeal 
  • 1½-2 cups Water

For the Chakalaka

  • 1 cup Onion diced
  • 1 cup Carrots  diced
  • 1 cup Red bellpepper diced
  • ¼-½ tsp Habanero minced
  • 1 tsp Salt 
  • a dash Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Crushed tomatoes

Instructions

For the papa

  • Boil water and add the corn meal with stirring to prevent lumps. Cook for 20 -25 minutes with stirring now and then to prevent burning. Cook till it gathers to a mass. Set aside.

For the Chakalaka

  • Heat oil in a pan, add the onions and habanero and cook till translucent. Add the chopped bell peppers and carrots, cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and salt and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  • Serve chakalaka with papa.