There's another recipe on the BBC website which includes an egg and some salt, but no added sugar.
Based on chick peas and carrots, it does sound lovely.
Maybe you could adjust it .... less salt .... and one egg divided between 12+ portions doesn't sound too bad. I hope, anyway!
Margaret
tut, I forgot the link!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/nu...rrot_and_32952