What I'm Snacking On: Curry Popcorn

After eating a big ice cream treat late in the afternoon, I wasn't in the mood for a full dinner, and instead opted to make up a batch of popcorn while we watched a movie (Midnight in Paris) in the evening. Instead of the normal salt seasoning I add to our air-popped popcorn, I decided to go a bit more savory and spicy route, and made up a batch of curry popcorn. Pretty delicious -- the only downside was that a few of my fingernails are stained yellow from the turmeric! But that's a price I'm willing to pay for a tasty and healthy treat. : )

Curry Popcorn (printer-friendly version)
makes about two servings

1/4 cup popcorn kernels
1 tablespoon clarified butter
2 teaspoons curry seasoning (see below)

1. Pop the popcorn using whatever method you prefer. I like to go the oil-less air-popper route.
2. Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl.
3. Pour the clarified butter over the popcorn and toss to cover evenly.
4. Add the curry seasoning (use more or less depending on your tastebuds) and toss to coat.
5. Eat up!

Curry Seasoning
makes about two tablespoons

1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
4 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Carefully pour the seasoning into a shaker.
3. Season your popcorn to taste.