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Refreshing salad with a crisp, sweet-tangy bite. – PIC FROM YOUTUBE @FORKINTHEROAD

Crunch factor o Easy celery dishes for more vibrant meals C ELERY often plays a supporting role in soups or as a crunchy garnish, but this fibrous, aromatic veggie grated coconut. Ingredients 1.5 cups chopped celery 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 dried red chilli 5 curry leaves 1 tablespoon grated coconut 1 teaspoon oil Salt to taste Ű BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN

Stir-fry with garlic and soy celery is a quick dish that brings out celery’s natural crunch. – PIC FROM YOUTUBE @SHERSONLIAN

Water as needed Oil for frying

A flavourful South Indian stir-fry. – PIC FROM YOUTUBE @COOKSJOY

Instructions 1. Mix celery, onion, flour, chilli flakes and salt. 2. Add water to form a thick batter. 3. Drop spoonfuls into hot oil and fry until golden. 4 Drain and serve with chutney or sauce. Celery and tuna mayo sandwich Crunchy celery adds texture and freshness to a creamy tuna mayo filling, making it ideal for sandwiches or wraps.

has a lot more to offer. Celery’s mild bitterness and satisfying crunch can make a dish healthier because it adds nutrients such as fibre, folate and antioxidants. If you got some stalks lying around, here are seven creative and tasty ways to put celery at the centre of your plate. Celery stir-fry with garlic and soy sauce This simple Chinese-style stir-fry is a quick and flavourful side that lets celery shine with just a handful of ingredients. Ingredients 2 cups celery, sliced diagonally 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Salt to taste Instructions 1. Heat oil in a pan and saute garlic until fragrant. 2. Add celery and stir-fry on high heat for 3–4 minutes. 3. Add soy sauce, sesame oil and salt. Toss to coat. 4. Serve hot with rice or noodles. Celery and apple salad with lemon dressing Refreshing and tangy, this raw salad combines celery’s crispness with the sweetness of apples for a light yet flavourful dish.

Instructions 1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter. 2. Add curry leaves and red chilli. Saute briefly. 3. Add celery and salt. Cook until tender but still crisp. 4. Sprinkle grated coconut on top and serve with rice. Creamy celery soup Smooth, comforting and ideal for a cool day, this creamy celery soup turns the humble stalk into a silky delight.

Ingredients 1 can tuna, drained 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 stalk celery, diced Salt and pepper to taste Bread slices

Smooth, comforting celery soup that feels like a warm hug. – PIC FROM YOUTUBE @HERBIVORE CUCINA

Instructions 1. Combine tuna, mayo and celery in a bowl. 2. Season to taste. 3. Spread on bread and enjoy as a sandwich or wrap. Celery pickles Quick pickled celery is a tangy, crunchy treat that can be a good side to rice dishes, noodles or be eaten straight from the jar.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, chopped 3 cups chopped celery 2 cups vegetable broth ½ cup milk or cream Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 1. Saute onion in butter until soft. 2. Add celery and cook for 5 minutes. 3. Pour in broth, simmer until celery is tender. 4. Blend until smooth, add milk or cream, season and heat through. Celery fritters Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fritters are a great snack or appetiser using finely chopped celery.

Creamy, crunchy celery and tuna mayo filling great for any lunchbox. – PIC FROM

Ingredients 2 cups celery sticks ½ cup vinegar ½ cup water 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove (optional)

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Instructions

Ingredients 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 1 apple, julienned 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey Salt and pepper to taste Optional: chopped walnuts

1) Boil vinegar, water, sugar and salt. 2) Place celery and garlic in a jar. 3) Pour hot brine over, seal and cool.

Ingredients 1 cup celery, finely

4) Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

chopped ½ onion, chopped ½ cup chickpea flour

Instructions 1. Mix lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper to make the dressing. 2. Toss celery and apple in the dressing. 3. Sprinkle with walnuts if using, and serve chilled. Indian-style fried celery Give your celery an Indian twist with this South Indian stir-fry made with mustard seeds, curry leaves and

Golden, crispy celery fritters with a crunchy celery kick. – PIC FROM YOUTUBE @SERBARESEP

Celery does not have to be an afterthought in your kitchen. These seven dishes show how it can take on different textures and be the star of the show. Whether you like it raw, cooked, crunch or creamy, celery can be a great addition to your everyday meals.

1 teaspoon chilli flakes Salt to taste

Homemade celery pickle with just the right snap. – PIC FROM YOUTUBE @BUILDINGFEAST