Masala Popcorn Recipe

Popular bar munchies at Indian restaurants, popcorn and nuts spiced with Indian curry spices

It goes good with a cold glass of India Pale Beer, as well as a cup of Garam Chai (Sweetened hot tea latte).

Ingredients

Popcorn

1. Popping corn: ½ Cup

2. Canola oil: 1 Tablespoon

3. Mixed Nuts (Peanuts, Almonds, Cashews): ¾ Cup

Masala

4. Butter: 2 Tablespoons

5. Salt: ½ teaspoon

6. Cayenne ground: ¼ teaspoon

7. Turmeric powder: ¼ teaspoon

8. Ginger powder: ¼ teaspoon

9. Cumin powder: ¼ teaspoon

10. Amchoor: ¼ teaspoon

Substitute: Citric Acid

Method

Popcorn

1. Heat oil in a heavy skillet with a handle and tight lid. The oil should be hot near melting point.

2. Add popping corn. Close lid. Keep on low heat, shaking skillet till popping stops. Remove from heat. Remove lid.

3. Stir in nuts.

Masala

1. Melt butter in a sauce pan.

2. Add all the spices. Heat till it get bubbly, about two minutes.

3. Pour over popcorn/nut mixture in the skillet. Cover the skillet, shake to coat popcorn and nuts with Masala mixture.