Quick and Easy, Lightly Curried Cauliflower and Egg Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower, chopped into florets
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and chopped
• 3 tablespoons whole meal flour
• 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 4 ounces mature cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup crouton

Directions

1. 1

   Boil cauliflower and onion in enough salted water to cover, until they are just tender. (10 - 15 minutes) Be careful not to overcook. Drain well.

2. 2

   Arrange the cauliflower and onion in a shallow ovenproof dish, and scatter over the chopped egg.

3. 3

   Put the flour, curry powder and butter/margarine in a saucepan, and cook gently, stirring constantly, to a smooth paste. Add the milk gradually, stirring all the time, gradually bring to the boil, stirring well, until thickened and smooth.

4. 4

   Stir in the thyme and seasoning and allow the sauce to simmer for a minute or two.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat, and stir in about 3/4 of the cheese.

6. 6

   Pour the sauce over the cauliflower, scatter over the croutons, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

7. 7

   Brown under a hot grill until golden and serve. Delicious with thick crusty bread.