Published By: Sayan Paul

Sabzi of the Day - Crunch into Flavor: Simple Celery Recipes You Can Make at Home

Celery is an incredibly versatile vegetable that can be incorporated into various dishes.

Coming from the same family as carrots and parsley, celery is an unsung hero among the vegetables. Low in calories, and packed with essential nutrients, this humble vegetable has been cherished as a "medicinal food" for centuries. As studies have confirmed, it helps hydrate your body, boost immunity, manage blood pressure, and aid in digestion among others. And you know the best part? Well, it's remarkably versatile and can elevate your regular dishes to a whole new level.

 

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In this article, we'll explore some simple celery recipes - both common and unique - that you can try at home.

Some Common Celery Recipes  

Celery Soup: Delicious and comforting, celery soup can be your go-to option anytime.

Ingredients: 350-gram celery, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 250-gram potatoes, 1 cup milk, 1 garlic clove, salt, black pepper, and water.

Method: First, wash the celery and chop it into small pieces, peel and slice the potatoes, and mince the garlic clove.

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add the garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes. Then, add the celery and stir for 5-6 minutes until they soften. Thereafter, add the potatoes and mix everything together.

Pour water into the mixture, and bring it to a boil. Let it be until the whole thing becomes tender and mushy.

Now, use a blender to blend the soup, and then pour in the milk and star.

Heat the soup for a few minutes, and feel free to add some water to adjust the consistency. Add salt and pepper as required, stir well, and serve warm.

 

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Celery Stir Fry: If you are up for a quick and delicious snack but don't want to indulge in anything unhealthy, go for celery stir fry.

Ingredients: 1 cup of chopped celery, 1 medium-sized tomato, 1 medium-sized onion, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon mustard oil, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, salt, and water.

Method: First, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and add salt, turmeric powder, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds.

Let them crackle for a few seconds, and then add sliced onions. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.

Once done, add chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and a bit of water.

Once the tomatoes turn soft, add the chopped celery and mix everything together.

Now, add some water and cover the pan. Let it cook for 10 minutes on low heat. Stir occasionally until the celery becomes tender. 

When done, garnish it with some coriander leaves and serve alongside rice or roti.

 

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And if you are looking for more options, go for celery dal, celery parantha, and celery chutney.

Now, Let's Go Creative - Some Unique Celery Recipes That You Must Try

Celery Podi Masala

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped celery, 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 2 teaspoons gram flour, 2 teaspoons urad dal, 2 teaspoons grated coconut, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, a few curry leaves, a few dry red chilies, 1 teaspoon oil, and salt.

Method: First, heat a saucepan on medium heat, and dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and sesame seeds. Once done, set them aside in a bowl.

Now, add oil to the pan, and sauté the chopped celery until they turn tender.

Add the grated coconut and then sauté again for a few minutes.

Add the mixture (coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and sesame seeds), the gram flour, and urad dal.

Add salt as required and stir the whole thing properly.

Once done, let the mixture cool, and then grind it into fine powder.

Your celery podi masala is ready! Make sure to store it in an airtight container.

Celery Dhokla

Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped celery, 1 cup sooji, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, a few curry leaves, salt, and water.

Method: First, mix celery, sooji, yogurt, ginger paste, salt, and turmeric in a bowl. Add some water, create a thick (and smooth) batter, and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.

Now, add baking soda to the batter and mix well. Pour it into a steaming plate (greased with oil) and steam for about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan over medium flame. Add turmeric powder, mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves, and a bit of salt as required. Let the whole thing crackle for a few seconds, and then pour it over the dhokla (once done with steaming).

Cut into several pieces using a knife, and serve with chutney.

So, put on your chef's hat, and give a sumptuous treat to your friends and family.