Chatpata Popcorn ( Tiffin Treats)
by Tarla Dalal
Name a kid who doesn’t like popcorn! This evergreen kids’ favourite is now made more snazzy by the addition of turmeric and chilli powder along with chaat masala too. A vibrantly-coloured and attractively-flavoured treat, the Chatpata Popcorn is sure to be loved by kids on any occasion, be it at a party, while watching a movie, or surprise – in the tiffin box too! You can prepare a large batch in advance and store it in a tightly-lidded jar, to quickly pack in the dabba in the morning. Your kids will have a wonderful time sharing it with their friends during break time at school!Also pack some Spinach Hummus with Cucumber Sticks ( Tiffin Treats) in another tiffin for a perfect short break combo.
Chatpata Popcorn ( Tiffin Treats) recipe - How to make Chatpata Popcorn ( Tiffin Treats)
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2.5 cups
1/4 cup maize kernels (dry corn kernels)
2 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chaat masala
salt to taste
- Method
- Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a pressure cooker, add the maize kernels and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Cover with the lid (refer handy tip) and cook on a slow flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Once the popping sound reduces, switch off the flame and open the lid of the pressure cooker. Keep aside.
- Immediately, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala and little salt and sauté on a slow flame for a few seconds.
- Add the prepared popcorn, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
How to pack
- How to pack
- Allow it to cool completely, and pack in an air-tight tiffin box.
Handy tip:
- Handy tip:
- At step 2, do not put the gasket and whistle on the lid of the pressure cooker, to allow the steam to escape and avoid the popcorn from turning soggy
| Energy | 163 cal |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 10.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 30 mg |
| Vitamin A | 403.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 4.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 2.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 30.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 78.8 mg |
| Sodium | 171.8 mg |
| Potassium | 66.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |