Spiced Sesame Popcorn
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 8 mins
Total time: 13 mins
Sesame, cumin and cheese spiked popcorn is a treat at any time of the day. This is a lovely snack to be enjoyed while watching your favourite television programme.
Ingredients
  • For the popcorn
  • ¼ cup maize kernels (dry corn kernels)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • For the topping
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cooking cheese or mozzrella cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
  1. For the popcorn
  2. Heat the oil in a deep vessel, add the popping corn and sauté for a few seconds.
  3. Cover with a tight lid and cook on a very slow flame, until all the corn has cooked and popped up (approx. 5 to 6 minutes).
  4. How to proceed:
  5. Heat the oil in a pan, add the sesame seeds and cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the chilli powder and salt. Mix well.
  6. Add the prepared popcorn.
  7. Top with the cheese and mix well.
  8. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Mithila.net at https://www.mithila.net/kids/spiced-sesame-popcorn-7680.html