popcorn recipe in kadai – 3 ways | caramel popcorn | butter popcorn | masala popcorn with detailed photo & video recipe. basically an indian or a desi version of preparing corn-based popcorn in cooking kadai. it is basically a popular snack recipe that is generally served while watching movies but not limited to it and can be served as a simple snack all day. there are myriad ways to prepare this simple snack but this post covers 3 basic popcorn recipes.
popcorn recipe in kadai – 3 ways | caramel popcorn | butter popcorn | masala popcorn with detailed photo and video recipe. munching snacks recipe has always been one of the popular choices in my blog. particularly with the younger generation who prefer to have something easy, quick and more importantly those which are assumed to be tricky to prepare at home. one such popular munching snack recipe is popcorn recipe and this post talks about 3 main recipes.
well, to be honest, there is no rocket science in preparing a simple popcorn recipe. basically, when the corn kernels are heated with butter in a particular piece of equipment, it pops out to become popped corn. but traditionally it is made outside movie theatres with a designated vending machine to pop the corn kernels. i guess most of them still believe that popcorn can only be done with those machines. but trust me, it can also be made with a simple kadai on top of a gas cooktop. you do not have any sophisticated machine for it. moreover, with the same kadai you can also prepare different types of flavoured popcorn too. with this post, i have also showcased, 2 more additional flavours like caramel and desi masala flavour. these 2 additional should also excite you and your family.
finally, i request you to check my other related snacks recipes collection with this post of popcorn recipe in kadai – 3 ways. it mainly includes my other recipe variants like, aloo puff, suji ki khandvi, potato toffee samosa, ulta vada pav, aate ka nasta, aloo laccha pakora, gobi pepper fry, potato murukku, crispy veg starter, macaroni kurkure. further to these i would also like to mention my other related recipe categories like,
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popcorn recipe in kadai - 3 ways | caramel & movie theatre butter popcorn
Ingredients
for butter popcorn:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ cup popcorn
for caramel popcorn:
- 6 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp butter
for masala popcorn:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ cup popcorn
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ¼ tsp chaat masala
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
how to make theatre-style butter popcorn:
- firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter.
- add ½ cup popcorn and roast on low flame.
- roast until the popcorn starts to puff a little.
- immediately close the lid and keep the flame on low.
- wait until all the popcorn starts to pop up.
- finally, butter popcorn is ready, you can add more butter if you prefer.
how to make caramel popcorn:
- firstly, in a large kadai take 6 tbsp sugar.
- keeping the flame on medium heat the sugar.
- stir until the sugar melts.
- sugar melts and turns golden brown. do not burn the caramelised sugar.
- now add ¼ tsp baking soda and ½ tsp butter. mix well.
- mix until the caramel turns frothy and light.
- further, add butter popcorn and mix gently.
- mix until the popcorn is well coated with the caramel sauce.
- cool completely, and then separate the popcorns.
- finally, enjoy caramel popcorn or store in an airtight container and enjoy for a week.
how to make masala popcorn:
- firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter.
- add ½ cup popcorn and roast on low flame.
- roast until the popcorn starts to puff a little.
- add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ¼ tsp chaat masala and ¼ tsp salt. mix until the spices turn aromatic.
- immediately close the lid and keep the flame on low.
- wait until all the popcorn starts to pop up.
- finally, masala popcorn is ready, you can add more butter if you prefer.
Nutrition
how to make caramel popcorn with step by step photo:
how to make theatre-style butter popcorn:
- firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter.
- add ½ cup popcorn and roast on low flame.
- roast until the popcorn starts to puff a little.
- immediately close the lid and keep the flame on low.
- wait until all the popcorn starts to pop up.
- finally, butter popcorn is ready, you can add more butter if you prefer.
how to make caramel popcorn:
- firstly, in a large kadai take 6 tbsp sugar. keeping the flame on medium heat the sugar.
- stir until the sugar melts. sugar melts and turns golden brown. do not burn the caramelised sugar.
- now add ¼ tsp baking soda and ½ tsp butter. mix well.
- mix until the caramel turns frothy and light.
- further, add butter popcorn and mix gently.
- mix until the popcorn is well coated with the caramel sauce.
- cool completely, and then separate the popcorns.
- finally, enjoy caramel popcorn or store it in an airtight container and enjoy for a week.
how to make masala popcorn:
- firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter.
- add ½ cup popcorn and roast on low flame.
- roast until the popcorn starts to puff a little.
- add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ¼ tsp chaat masala and ¼ tsp salt. mix until the spices turn aromatic.
- immediately close the lid and keep the flame on low.
- wait until all the popcorn starts to pop up. finally, masala popcorn is ready, you can add more butter if you prefer.
notes:
- firstly, the popcorn can be prepared in the microwave by heating for 2 minutes in the microwave.
- also, adjust the amount of butter and spices to your choice.
- additionally, do not add water to caramel sauce, else the popcorn will turn soggy and not be crispy.
- finally, homemade popcorn recipes taste great when prepared with a generous amount of butter.