Ben So Furry
Bluelighter

Right that's it with Shambles in this mood I'm definitely going to Asda for dry roasted peanuts and a bottle of Cherry Coke.

And I'm pretty sure Cauliflower Cock is a medical condition. Somewhat akin to Brussels Bollocks and Cabbagey Cunt.
Looks delicious as always Bearlove, despite the pre-packed nature which as everyone is aware isn't a bad thing.
I like the slaw (no mayo) I could just tuck into that on it's own tbh but with a curry I bet it goes beautifully. Seeing that has got me well hungry.
When can I come for tea? :D
Soup sounds stranger than it tasted but doubt I could've named the ingredients if blindfolded. The cheese 'n' beans aspect was minimal really - mostly tasted like potato soup with a mild cheese flavour in the background. Didn't notice the beans at all other than the the slightly orange tint to it. Baked potato seems to make a tastier soup than you'd think though. Would be dead easy to make but would probably up the cheese content and maybe leave out the beans. Or add enough beans for the taste to be involved rather than just the colour.
As for mung beans, have had in the past. Not bought for ages though. Need to experiment more with storecupboard bulking ingredients, methinks. Curry is my standard issue dins and I usually use tinned legumes of one type or another but dried stuff is soooooooo much cheaper. Think lentils should probably be the next step. Was brought up on Indian food but I've never really cooked with lentils - just eaten 'em a lot.
If you can plan ahead then buying dried is way cheaper (and lower in sodium) but the canned version of the beans etc make for a quick meal. I use a load of chickpeas and broadbeans - fresh broadbeans are so expensive and a right hassle to prepare (I made a puree of them the other night with Salmon but forgot to take its picture :D).
I could live on curry (Have done) - I used to buy the battered tins of mixed vegs, tomatoes and mix my own spiced to them and freeze in batches. If you plan about two days in advance, make a stew one day, add rice to it the next, curry it the next day etc.
haha Rambling :D
I agree with the above text in bold. Curry is so versatile and varies so much. Chinese take away food doesn't really cater for vegetarians. I know I've tried. Indian take away vegetarian food is superb however. I still cook Chinese inspired flavours into my vegatarian food though you know the classic westernised version anyway (garlic, ginger, soy, sesame oil, ground nut oil etc. etc.) but when I buy from the Chinese restaurant anything that is just vegetable based is bland and uninspired. Just a bunch of stir fried vegetables in a non existent sauce.