Instructions: 1. Boil the cauliflower and onion in enough salted water to cover until they are just tender. Be careful not to overcook them. Drain well.

2. Arrange the cauliflower and onion in a shallow oven proof dish and top with the chopped egg.

3. Put the flour, curry powder, butter or margarine and milk in a saucepan.

Bring slowly to a boil, stirring well, until thickened and smooth. Stir in the thyme and seasoning and allow the sauce to simmer for a minute or two. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in about three-quarters of the cheese.

4. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower, and sprinkle with the croutons and the remaining cheese. Brown under a hot broiler until golden and serve accompanied with thick crusty bread.

Serves 4.

Note: crunchy croutons make a nice topping.

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