Masala Popcorn

Category: Snacks
Preparation Time: 2 mins 
Cooking Time: 5-8 mins
Servings: For 1-2 persons

Popcorn is for sure all time favourite snack and especially for kids:) After reading many articles about the cancer risk with microwavable popcorn, we stopped buying those packs. (The two packs which we bought earlier have been discarded even without opening). Preparing healthy whole grain snack for kids in healthy way is surely a satisfaction; and since we got the non-GMO type in our nearby store, it's for sure double satisfaction:) We can try many flavors from yummy butter popcorn to spicy Masala ones with the corn grains. Choice of Masala is also up to each one's taste.

 

Masala Popcorn

 Ingredients:

• Popping Corn / Corn Kernels -  1/4 cup 
• Oil - 1 1/2 tbsp
• Salt - to taste
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Choice of Masala (Garam / Briyani /Tandoori / Chilli powder) - 1/2 to 1 tsp (adjust as per liking)

 Method:

1. In a wide heavy bottomed pan, add oil and once it becomes warm add the salt, turmeric powder and masala
2. Add the corn kernels and mix well
   
3. Keep the lid slightly ajar to let the steam from the popcorn release 
   
4. The popcorn should begin popping soon. When the popping starts, gently shake the pan by moving it back and forth  
5. Once the popping slows to 3-5 secs between pops, remove the pan from the heat, remove the lid, and transfer the popcorn immediately into a wide bowl
   
6. Serve hot:) 
7. If making for kids, you can skip masala and just add salt and turmeric powder!