1 raw beetroot, peeled, grated
1 carrot, grated
½ tsp chilli flakes
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
400g/14oz canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained, blended to a paste in a food processor
piccalilli, to serve
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú plain flour
175g/6oz breadcrumbs
2 tbsp olive oil
vegetable oil, for deep frying
salt and freshly ground white pepper
knob of butter
4 free-range eggs
2 free-range eggs, beaten