dice onions, tomatoes ,ginger, and garlic finely

chop carrots

add oil to a large pan, then fry garlic, ginger and onion until golden brown

add smoked ham n fry for 3 mins

then add tomatoe puree

fry until mixture thickens up then add beef stock and tomatoes

leave to cook for about 12 mins unt stew thickens

then throw in your peas , carrots, thyme, salt ,kidney beans and water

then finally add your rice to the mixture and let simmer on a very low heat for about 20-25 mins until rice cooks