Spiced Sesame Popcorn
by Tarla Dalal
You are sure to have tasted popcorn with savoury tinges of salt, chilli powder and even pepper or chaat masala, but here is something that is totally innovative and sure to please your taste buds! Spiced Sesame Popcorn features a tempering of sesame and cumin seeds along with an exciting garnish of grated cheese, thereby entering the good books of both kids and adults!
Spiced Sesame Popcorn recipe - How to make Spiced Sesame Popcorn
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2 servings
1/4 cup maize kernels (dry corn kernels)
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp grated processed cheese
Method
Handy tip:
- Method
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker, add the maize kernels and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Cover with a lid and cook on a slow flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till you hear the popping sound.
- When the corn stops popping, switch off the flame and open the lid of the pressure cooker (refer handy tip). Keep aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the sesame seeds and cumin seeds, chilli powder and salt, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Switch off the flame and add the prepared popcorn and mix well.
- Sprinkle the cheese and serve immediately.
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.
Spiced Sesame Popcorn Video by Tarla Dalal
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 270 cal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.4 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 20.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 182.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 4.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 145.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 62.9 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
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Popcorn and movie along with pepsi the perfect match..Lovely innovation to popcorn..I do not like spicy that much so i added a little less chilli powder but those who love spicy, are definitely going to love it..
Nice masala cheesy popcorn.