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Celery Poriyal is a tasty vegan side dish with celery. Celery is cooked in South Indian style and goes well with rice and roti. Healthy Celery Poriyal can be prepared within 15 minutes. 

Does celery work well in Indian cooking? Yes — celery absorbs spices beautifully and works great in poriyal, thokku, and soups.

Why soak channa dal? Soaking helps the dal soften faster and cook evenly with the celery.

Can I skip coconut? You can, but coconut gives the authentic thengai poriyal flavor.

Can I add carrots or peas? Yes — celery pairs well with carrots, peas, and even cabbage.

Why add sugar? A pinch balances the natural bitterness of celery and enhances flavor.

Can I make this oil‑free? Use minimal oil or sauté in water, but tempering tastes best with coconut oil.

Does celery cook fast? Yes — it softens quickly, making this a perfect 15‑minute side dish.

For other celery-based recipes in TMF,

Celery Thokku 

Carrot Celery Soup

Poriyal recipes

Celery Thengai Poriyal | Celery Curry

Tasty vegan side dish with celery. Celery is cooked in Indian style goes well with rice and roti. Healthy Celery curry can be prepared within 15 minutes

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Course: Poriyal

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Author: Vidya Srinivasan

Ingredients

• Celery - 1 cup + 1/2 cup
• Coconut - 2 tbsp
• Channa dal - 1 + 1/2 tbsp
• Salt - as needed
• Sugar - pinch
• Turmeric powder - generous pinch
• Coriander powder - 1/4 tsp
• Water - 1/3 cup

To temper:

• Coconut oil - 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli - 2
• Curry leaves - few

Instructions

• Soak Channa dal in warm water for 15 minutes and strain the liquid
• In a pan add oil and once when the oil is hot add all the ingredients under “to temper” and let it splutter
• Add all the ingredients except water and sugar; mix well
• Add 3 tbsp of water and cover with a glass lid containing pores. Cook for 5 minutes
• Add remaining water and cook for another 5-6 minutes or till it is done. If required add some extra water
• Switch off and add coconut. Mix well and serve

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Notes

1. Celery and channa dal can be cooked separately and added to the poriyal
2. Cooking time may vary depending on the celery
3. Make sure Channa dal is soaked well for faster cooking
4. If you are using frozen coconut thaw it before using

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Ingredients:

Celery – 1 cup + 1/2 cup

Coconut – 2 tbsp

Channa dal – 1 + 1/2 tbsp

Salt – as needed

Sugar – pinch 

Turmeric powder – generous pinch

Coriander powder – 1/4 tsp

Water – 1/3 cup

To temper:

Coconut oil – 1 tsp

Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp

Urad dal – 1/2 tsp

Red chilli – 2 

Curry leaves – few

How to make celery poriyal with step-by-step pictures:

• Soak Channa dal in warm water for 15 minutes and strain the liquid 
• In a pan, add oil, and once the oil is hot, add all the ingredients under “to temper” and let it splutter 
• Add all the ingredients except water and sugar; mix well
• Add 3 tbsp of water and cover with a glass lid containing pores. Cook for 5 minutes

• Add remaining water and cook for another 5-6 minutes or till it is done. If required, add some extra water
• Switch off and add coconut. Mix well and serve

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