fry garlic and.onion in oil for 6-8 minutes until soft
add all spices ,cook, stirring for 3 minutes,
add beans ,rice.and stock, cover,cook over low heat to simmer for 12-15 minutes until rice is,tender,
stir in the butter.
meanwhile brush the sliced zucchini from both sides with oil and season,with salt and pepper,add to a hot griddle pan and cook for 3 minutes from each side until slightly charred
serve the rice with the zucchini and garnish with creme fraiche
for polpettes
add a little flour to leftover mixture and blend down for about 30 seconds or so, not to smooth. Form polpettes ( little bitesize portions), first roll in flour then whisked egg , then homemade breadcrumbs that are seasoned with a pinch of salt ,pepper, a little touch of chilli and/or garlic powder, Then fry in oil until heated through and golden brown.Or make burger sized for bigger appetite.
