Chakalaka: A spicy vegetable stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of oil paint, or as needed
• 3 medium onions, diced
• 1 tablespoon of curry powder, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 2 small green Thai chili peppers, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 3 medium-sized tomatoes, diced
• 2 medium-sized green peppers, diced
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1 cube of vegetable stock, crumbled
• Ground black salt and pepper, to taste

Heat the oil paint in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.

Add the curry powder, chili powder, and chopped green peppers.

Cook for 1 minute, until the mixture releases a pleasant aroma.

Add the diced tomatoes, grated carrots, and diced bell pepper.

Mix thoroughly.

Add the reduced bouillon powder and water.

Cover and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

Add the cooked beans and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, uncovered, until the mixture thickens.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.