CELERY STALK CHUTNEY

Celery is a water- rich vegetable that is commonly eaten raw alone or as salads. Celery has zero calories and hence it is a part of many people’s diet and in  weight loss. Celery stalks are also added in soups and smoothies. While it is good for health, the flavor of celery is very strong. Celery is usually served with some dip of any kind.

Last week during the produce stock -up , I bought in a bunch of celery to make some soup. But I ended up making something different with them. I decided to make some chutney with them instead and trust me this is one of the yummiest chutneys I have ever made. While, people in my house could not guess what chutney it was, they still loved them with an extra Idli. So what brings happiness is that the food is not only tasty but healthy too. Next time when you get celery stalks, reserve some to make this yummax chutney and you will keep making them again and again.

For other chutney recipes, in the blog, check the links: Cabbage Chutney, Capsicum chutney, Kovaikkai Chutney, Onion Chutney, Coconut-Sesame seeds chutney, Garlic Chutney, Almond-Walnut chutney, Coriander Chutney, Pumpkin Chutney.

Instructions

1. Heat pan and drizzle oil in it. Once it is hot, add Urad Dal, peanuts and coriander seeds. Roast them to golden brown. Set them aside.
2. In the same pan, add green chili and ginger pieces. Sauté them and add one cup of celery sticks to it. Sauté them for 5- 6 mins until golden spots begin to appear. Turn off the stove and add a teaspoon of grated coconut. let it cool down.”;