How to make theatre-style butter popcorn
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter.
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add ½ cup popcorn and roast on low flame.
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roast until the popcorn starts to puff a little.
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immediately close the lid and keep the flame on low.
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wait until all the popcorn starts to pop up.
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finally, butter popcorn is ready, you can add more butter if you prefer.
How to make caramel popcorn
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firstly, in a large kadai take 6 tbsp sugar. keeping the flame on medium heat the sugar.
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stir until the sugar melts. sugar melts and turns golden brown. do not burn the caramelised sugar.
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now add ¼ tsp baking soda and ½ tsp butter. mix well.
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mix until the caramel turns frothy and light.
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further, add butter popcorn and mix gently.
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mix until the popcorn is well coated with the caramel sauce.
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cool completely, and then separate the popcorns.
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finally, enjoy caramel popcorn or store it in an airtight container and enjoy for a week.
How to make masala popcorn
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter.
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add ½ cup popcorn and roast on low flame.
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roast until the popcorn starts to puff a little.
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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.
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immediately close the lid and keep the flame on low.
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wait until all the popcorn starts to pop up. finally, masala popcorn is ready, you can add more butter if you prefer.
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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.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/popcorn-recipe-in-kadai-3-ways/