South African-Inspired Chakalaka

Let's get cooking!

1. Finely chop the onions, garlic, ginger, green bell pepper, and green chilies. Grate the carrots and cut the ripe tomato into pieces.
2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onions are soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the diced green bell pepper, chilies, and grated carrots to the pan. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, and curry powder. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing the spices to blend well with the vegetables. Add the chopped tomato pieces and ground black pepper, and cook for another 3 minutes.
5. Pour in the can of baked beans with its sauce. Stir to combine everything, and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
6. Once cooked, remove the pan from the heat. Serve your chakalaka warm with bread or rice on the side for a complete meal.