CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Using a mix of both cauliflower and broccoli will give you a more colouful dish. You can also use some sliced and softened onions along with bacon pieces . Preheat your oven to 200 deg C Cook 700gm of cauliflower florets or a combination of cauliflower and broccoli florets in salted boiling water for 5 minutes . Drain and place in an ovenproof dish that has been warmed . Melt 40 gm of butter / marg in a saucepan over a low heat and add 40 gm of plain flour , cook for 1 minute , stirring continuously. Remove the pot from the heat and gradually stir in 450 ml of milk until you have a smooth consistency . Now return to a low heat and stir till the sauce thickens , stirring constantly till the sauce is creamy and smooth . Remove from heat and stir in 120 gm of finely grated cheddar cheese and 1 tsp of ground nutmeg . Taste and season with salt and pepper . Pour the hot sauce over the cauliflower , top with grated parmesan and place in the hot oven until golden tinged with brown . Serve immediately .