Recipes

lucky star chakalaka mild & spicy
Cooking Time Icon

Cooking Time
40 Minutes

Serves Icon

Serves
4-6

INGREDIENTS

  • 410 g tin Lucky Star Mild & Spicy Chakalaka
  • 2 cups (500 ml) Uncooked long-grain rice
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) mild curry powder
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) paprika
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 – 2 red chillies, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste
  • 4 medium tomatoes, grated
  • ½ cup (125 ml) green peas
  • Fresh coriander or parsley to garnish
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

METHOD

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot and sauté the onion for 5 minutes.
  2. Then add the curry powder, garlic and chillies and cook for 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and grated tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes (uncovered).
  3. Add the rice and 1,5 litres of water, close the lid and cook for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent burning from the bottom.
  4. Add the Chakalaka and frozen mixed vegetables and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SHARE RECIPE

other recipes you may like

temp

LELE'S THE CHEF'S Tuna & Veg Pasta

Lele the Chef loves to try out new ideas and combinations just like the Tuna & Veg pasta dish. The spices and ingredients in this dish are filled with sophisticated flavour.

View Recipe
temp

GRACE’S Cheesy Fish Fingers

This 60-minute Cheesy Fish Finger dish is a family staple made with the Lucky Star Pilchards. Once done, simply fry the fish fingers for 3 - 5 minutes and serve with Chakalaka sauce.

View Recipe
temp

CHEF LENTSWE’S CARAMELISED PINEAPPLE Lentil Pilchard Curry

Inspired by Chef Lentswe’s upbringing in KZN, this Lentil Pilchard curry contains hints of the Durban flavour. Lucky tip: Be sure not to hold back on the pineapples, as this elevates the dish from a simple, budget-conscious meal to gourmet.

View Recipe
Click here for full T's & C's

thank you for signing up to our newsletter!