A variation on the Black Bean Balls from a couple months ago. This one has no rice, but does have a shredded fresh beetroot and a couple of shredded carrots, and coated in some panko breadcrumbs.

Testing out chilli sauce while I wait for my chillies to grow – hopefully! This turned out fairly mild so I’ll double the chillies on next try. I like things spicy, but don’t like watering eyes and coughing!

First try at something like this, so experimenting with ingredients to bind in to the balls. Worked out pretty well, not suitable for frying, but cooked fine in oven and stayed together until putting a fork in, crumbling nicely. Packed with taste and the brown basmati gives a nice chew to contrast with the soft