Masala Popcorn

Masala Popcorn This is one of the popular bar munchies at Indian restaurants. It goes good with a cold glass of India Pale Beer, as well as a cup of Garam Chai (Sweetened hot tea). Ingredients Popcorn  1. Popping corn: � Cup 2. Canola oil: 1 Tablespoon 3. Mixed Nuts (Peanuts, Almonds, Cashews): � Cup Masala 4. Butter: 2 Tablespoons 5. Salt: � teaspoon 6. Cayenne ground: � teaspoon 7. Turmeric powder: � teaspoon 8. Ginger powder: � teaspoon 9. Cumin powder: � teaspoon 10. Amchoor: � 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.

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