Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice, about 1 cup
  • 2 medium green bell peppers, seeded, deribbed and cut into 1/2-inch dice, about 1 1/2 cups
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup apple juice or canned pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 pounds baked ham, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • 12 ounces fresh pineapple, peeled and cored (or canned in juice, unsweetened), cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup chopped coriander (optional)

Method

  • Combine the onion, peppers, garlic, oil, curry powder and mustard seeds in a two-and-one-half-quart souffle dish or casserole.
  • Cover tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap.
  • Cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven for eight minutes, stirring once halfway through the cooking time.
  • Prick the plastic to release the steam.
  • Remove from the oven and uncover.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, apple or pineapple juice and lemon juice.
  • Stir into the vegetables and spices.
  • Add the ham and pineapple chunks.
  • Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap.
  • Cook at 100 percent power for seven minutes.
  • Prick the plastic to release the steam.
  • Remove from the oven and uncover.
  • Stir in the coriander, if desired, and serve.