Bobotie
Pronounced ba-boor-tea, this much-loved South African dish is a delicious mixture of curried meat and fruit with a creamy golden topping, not dissimilar to moussaka
Pour boiling water over the onion and leave for 10 mins.
Arrange the tomatoes and cucumber (if using) on a plate, then scatter over the drained onions.
Mix the chilli and garlic with the vinegar and sugar, then season with salt. Drizzle over the salad just before serving.
This can be prepared and chilled up to 1 hr ahead, but dress just before serving.