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Salted Popcorn | Theatre Style Popcorn

Salted Popcorn is a savoury snack made by roasting corn kernel till it pops and then seasoned with salt, butter and turmeric powder. Salted Popcorn is common at theatres and is fairly simple to make at home.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings2 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Make sure to buy popcorn kernels and not normal corn kernels.
  • Take a thick bottomed pan with lid, I used my sauce pan. Add oil to it. Swirl the pan so that oil is evenly distributed.
  • Heat oil in medium flame, then add 2 corn kernels.
  • It will pop up in few seconds. This is the right temperature we need. Now add all the popcorn kernels.
  • Add it, give a quick stir and cover it with a lid. Simmer the flame.
  • Now lift the pan from flame and shake it for 2 seconds then place in flame.
  • Repeat this until all the kernels are popped out. Once the popping sound is stopped, you can switch off flame and remove it. Set aside.
  • Take butter, I used homemade butter. Melt .
  • Melt until gooey then add salt and turmeric powder to it.
  • Add this to popcorn and mix well. Serve / Store Salted Popcorn!
Nutrition Facts
Salted Popcorn | Theatre Style Popcorn
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 253 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 47mg2%
Potassium 70mg2%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 0.2g0%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 175IU4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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