When I was recently making baked beans on toast, I added two extra things to it that made it taste way better. Baked beans are a common cupboard item in British households and most of the time, they are simply enjoyed without any extra additions, poured or on common British dishes like . If you want to elevate your baked beans, there are a number of ways to do that.

I recently tried baked beans on toast with two extra ingredients, and I have to say, it really was a game changer. I normally add salt and pepper to mine, and maybe some paprika. But lately, I have been experimenting more with my baked beans, and my most recent concoction is perhaps my favourite so far. When it came to making a quick work-from-home lunch this week, I added two spices to the pot, and I had no regrets about it.

To elevate my baked beans this week, I added chilli flakes and garam masala. The former is one that I have added in before but I have never combined it with garam masala to make a tasty beans on toast.

I wasn't sure about it at first, considering garam masala is something I normally use to . But I thought, 'why not?'. So, in I went with a teaspoon and a half of garam masala and a generous pinch of chilli flakes.

Instantly, I noticed how the colour of my beans changed in the pot when I stirred it all in, noticing a darker and richer colour in the pot. I stirred that for the usual five or so minutes while my bread was in the toaster.

When it came to trying it, I was curious to see how it had turned out. before, so I thought it might be somewhat similar to this.

Instead, it was a deliciously sweet take on baked beans. The garam masala really changed the flavour, while the chilli flakes balanced it out with the right amount of spice.

I would definitely make this again because the flavour was absolutely delicious. It was definitely more enjoyable than when I added curry powder and a richer flavour than the .