• Cooking Time: 20
• Servings: 6
• Preparation Time: 10
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 50g ginger, finely grated
• 2 green birds eye chillies, deseeded and chopped
• 2 tbsp mild curry powder
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 yellow pepper, finely chopped
• 5 large carrots, (unpeeled but scrubbed and topped and tailed) grated
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
• 400g can baked beans
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. 1. Heat the oil and fry the onion until soft and translucent.
2. 2. Add the garlic, chilies and half of the ginger; reserve the other half to add right at the end.
3. 3. Add the curry powder and stir to combine.
4. 4. Add the peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. 5. Add the carrots and stir to make sure they are well combined with the other ingredients and coated in the curry powder.
6. 6. Add in the tomato paste and tomatoes and stir.
7. 7. Cook for 5-10 minutes until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
8. 8. Remove from the heat and add the baked beans, fresh thyme and remaining ginger and stir to combine. Serve hot or cold.

In South Africa, Chakalaka is a dish with onions, tomatoes, and sometimes beans. It has been a staple for generations of black South Africans and is a required condiment at South African barbecues. It can be served hot or cold.