Tavče gravče (baked beans)

Instructions

1. The night before, soak the beans in cold water for 12 hours, then rinse them.
2. Cook the beans in water for 30 minutes, then drain them, keeping a little of the cooking water.
3. Fry the chopped onions in oil until golden, then take off the heat and add the paprika so it doesn't burn.
4. Add the grated tomatoes, the tomato paste, the carrot rounds and then the beans.
5. Pour in a little of the cooking water to cover, add the bay leaf and salt.
6. Bake covered at 170 °C for 1 hour 30 minutes, adding water if needed, then let it cool slightly before serving.