35 Evecare • Vol 11 • No. 2 • Sep–Dec 2023 Recipes Ingredient Quantity Butter or coconut oil or olive oil 2 Tablespoons Onions (chopped) ½ Cup Celery stalk (chopped) 1 Cup Milk (dairy or plant-based milk such as soy, almond, or oat milk) ½ Cup Salt As required for taste Black pepper (freshly ground) As required for taste Celery leaves (finely chopped) As required for garnishing Preparation 1. Heat a deep nonstick pan on medium flame. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and allow to melt. Then add chopped onions and sauté for 2 minutes. 2. Add chopped celery stalk and sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes. Add 1½ cups of water, mix well, and allow all the ingredients in the pan to cook for 6 to 8 minutes with occasional stirring. Turn off the flame and allow the ingredients in the pan to cool. Cheese Celery Garlic Toast Ingredient Quantity Cheese (grated) 2½ Cups Wheat bread 8-10 Slices Celery stalk (chopped) ½ Cup Garlic (chopped) 2 Tablespoons Butter 1/4 Teaspoon Salt As required for taste Celery leaves (finely chopped) As required for garnishing Preparation 1. Transfer the chopped celery stalk, chopped garlic, butter, and salt to a mixing bowl and combine well. Blend it in a mixer to make a coarse paste without using water. 2. Arrange the bread slices on a clean and dry plate, add the required amount of the ground mixture on the bread slices, and evenly spread the mixture on each slice. 3. Use a mixer or blender and blend the mixture into a smooth paste. 4. Transfer the mixture into the same pan and add milk, salt, and freshly ground black pepper and mix well. Cook the mixture on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. 5. Transfer the creamy celery soup into a serving bowl, garnish with finely chopped celery leaves, and serve hot. Creamy Celery Soup 3. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly on each slice. 4. Bake them in a preheated oven at 180˚C for 15 minutes or until the toasts are evenly crisp. 5. Slice each bread diagonally, garnish with finely chopped celery leaves, and serve hot.
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