MASALA POPCORN

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This popcorn is a take on the Indian snack chiwda, a sweet and savory mix often made with puffed rice, dried fruit, nuts, spices, and herbs. It's a mainstay during Diwali, much like you'd have Chex Mix during the American holiday season.

Provided by Vikram Sunderam

Categories     HarperCollins     Corn     snack     Coriander     Fennel     Cumin     Chile Pepper     Curry     Quick & Easy     Vegan     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3.2-ounce) bag microwave popcorn (movie-theater butter flavor or plain and salted, popped according to package directions)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh Thai green chile
10 (1 1/2 inch) fresh curry leaves (more if smaller), whole or cut crosswise into thin strips.
1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon asafetida
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the popcorn in a large bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds and let them crackle. Stir in the green chile, curry leaves, Kashmiri chile powder, turmeric, and asafetida. Pour the mixture over the popcorn. Add the sugar and salt and stir or toss to coat evenly. (Keep tossing as you eat it to distribute the spice.)

Rahmat Mirza (Mashwani)
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Amazing!


Saeedali Rajpoot
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These masala popcorn are the perfect addition to any gift basket. They're sure to be appreciated by everyone who receives them.


Thobeka Pita
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These popcorn are a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids love them and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


Helen Osaigbovo
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I love the fact that these popcorn are made with healthy ingredients. I don't feel guilty about snacking on them.


Coded Peter
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These popcorn are a great way to add some excitement to your next party. They're sure to be a hit with your guests.


Teagan Meyers
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I've tried many different masala popcorn recipes, but this one is by far the best. The popcorn is perfectly crispy and the spices are perfectly balanced.


Sushmita Maharjan
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These masala popcorn are the perfect snack for movie night. They're flavorful, crunchy, and easy to make. I highly recommend them.


Salina Majhi
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I was a bit skeptical about trying these popcorn, but I'm so glad I did. They're so delicious and addictive. I can't wait to make them again.


Lisakhanya Ngamlana
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These popcorn are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can make them in the microwave in just a few minutes.


rakib kari
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I love the unique flavor of these popcorn. The combination of spices is perfect and gives them a nice kick. I'll definitely be making these again.


Usaid Waheed
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These masala popcorn were a hit at my party! They're so flavorful and addictive, I couldn't stop munching on them.