Indian Spiced Celery with Cumin and Lemon

This recipe makes a great side for any grilled or pan-fried protein.

Ingredients:

• 2 cup celery, peeled & sliced as directed
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp grapeseed oil

Directions:

1. Cut celery into 1/3 inch pieces on the extreme diagonal, creating chevrons. In small bowl, combine water through cayenne. In small bowl, add cumin seeds. Have both bowls and wok lid close to stove.
2. Over highest heat. heat wok to smoking, add oil and heat to smoking. Add cumin, followed immediately by celery. Stir well for 3-4 minutes. 
3. Stir in garlic mixture, quickly pouring over the celery, and top immediately with lid. Reduce heat to low and cook 15-20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.