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Baked Beans Salad

Name: Baked Beans Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 6-8
Cuisine: Durban Indian, South African
Ingredients: 1 can baked beans (410 grams); 1/2 onion; 1/4 cup fresh coriander (dhania); 3-4 green chilies; 1/4 tomato (optional); salt to taste; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup ketchup (tomato sauce)

Baked Beans Salad also known as sambals is a traditional Indian style salad usually served with braais or roasts.

By DenisiyaPublished on December 27, 2019

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Prep Time10 mins

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Cook Time40 mins

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Total Time50 mins

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ServingsServes 6-8

This Recipe Serves 6-8

Baked Beans Salad also known as sambals is a traditional Indian style salad usually served with braais or roasts.

This salad is super easy to prepare & can be adjusted according to your taste buds. There are much simpler ways of making this salad but this is how I prefer making it.

The baked beans comes in cans which are ready to use which makes this salad quick & easy. It is also vegetarian friendly which is a plus.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

14 Steps

Step 1
Rinse & dice the tomato.
Step 2
Peel & finely chop the onion.
Step 3
Rinse & chop coriander (dhania).
Step 4
Rinse & finely chop the green chilies. Add more chilies if you want a spicier salad or omit the chilies if you prefer it mild.
Step 5
Add the baked beans to a large bowl.
Step 6
The finely chopped onions go into the bowl.
Step 7
Next, add in the diced tomato. This is optional & can be omitted.
Step 8
Add in the green chilies.
Step 9
Thereafter, add in the coriander (dhania).
Step 10
Finally, add in the lemon juice, salt to taste & the ketchup (tomato sauce). I add the ketchup (tomato sauce) to give the salad a more vibrant appearance.
Step 11
Mix well.
Step 12
It may be served as is but I prefer to empty it out into a smaller bowl & garnish with mint.
Step 13
Refrigerate for best results as this is a cold salad.
Step 14
Enjoy with braais or roasted dishes. Stores in the refrigerator for a week.

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How should I store Baked Beans Salad to maintain freshness?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 to 2 weeks. For milk-based sweetmeats like burfee or soji, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 7 to 10 days.

Can I substitute butter with margarine or oil?

Pure butter or ghee provides the authentic rich aroma and texture characteristic of traditional Indian sweetmeats and bakes. Margarine can be used in a pinch, but butter delivers superior flavor.

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