Chakalaka (South African vegetable relish)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp mild curry powder
• 1 tsp ground paprika
• 1 tin (400 g) chopped tomatoes
• 1 tin (400 g) baked beans in tomato sauce
• 2 carrots, peeled and grated
• ½ small white cabbage, shredded
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Heat oil in a large pan. Soften onion for 5 minutes.
2. Add both peppers, garlic, ginger, curry powder, paprika. Cook 3 minutes.
3. Tip in the tomatoes, baked beans, carrots, cabbage and bay leaf.
4. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until thick and jammy.
5. Season. Stir in parsley.
6. Serve warm or cold with grilled meat, bread, or rice.