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title: Chakalaka & Pap (Spicy Relish with Maize Porridge)
servings: 6
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 40 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/chakalaka-pap
---

Gather @cornmeal{400%g}, @carrot{3}, @bell pepper{2}, @tomato{3} and @green chili{2}.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pap.

Rain the maize meal into the boiling water in a steady stream, stirring hard and constantly to keep it smooth.

Cover and steam the pap on the lowest possible heat for 30 minutes, fluffing and stirring twice partway through. ~{30%minutes}

Meanwhile, in a second pot, fry the @onion{1}, chili and @curry powder{1%tbsp} in a little oil until fragrant.

Add the bell peppers, carrots and tomatoes; cook 10 minutes, until just tender but still with some bite. ~{10%minutes}

Fold in the @baked beans{1%can} and warm through.

Fluff the pap once more and check it holds its shape when pressed with a spoon.

Serve the pap firm enough to hold in your fingers, with the chakalaka spooned alongside.