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WHAT IS IT?

A 7 colours meal – typically eaten on Sundays with one’s family – usually consists of seven different dishes, each representing one of the seven colours of the rainbow (though not quite matching the exact spectrum). The dishes usually consist of a combination of traditional African and European dishes, and may include:

Yellow: A vegetable dish such as mashed butternut Red: A dish such as chakalaka (a spicy vegetable relish) or even a stew

Green: A vegetable dish like spinach or green beans

Purple: Usually pickled beetroot

Orange: A vegetable dish like carrots or pumpkin Brown: Usually your meat dish, often in the form of a stew, or gravy

White: A light-coloured dish such as rice, pap (maize porridge), cabbage or coleslaw

This mouth-watering combination of dishes comes together to create the ultimate comfort food occasion, which is best enjoyed with good company and not much to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Many African restaurants provide a delicious 7 colours Sunday experience without the extensive preparation and washing-up required to indulge in this South African favourite.

But be warned – once you’ve experienced the ultimate Sunday kos experience, there’s no going back!