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Caramel Popcorn | Indian style Caramel Popcorn | Caramel Popcorn with simple ingredients |
Tarla Dalal
23 December, 2016
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Caramel Popcorn | Indian style Caramel Popcorn | Caramel Popcorn with simple ingredients |
Caramel Popcorn is a delightful and crunchy Indian-style snack that perfectly balances the sweetness of caramel with a hint of saltiness. Made with just a few simple ingredients — sugar, butter, and maize kernels — this treat is a favorite among kids and adults alike. The golden caramel coating gives the popcorn a glossy finish and a rich, buttery flavor that melts in your mouth. Whether you’re hosting a movie night, planning a party, or craving something sweet and crunchy, homemade Caramel Popcorn is an easy and satisfying choice.
To make the popcorn base, heat 2 tbsp butter and a pinch of salt in a pressure cooker. Add ½ cup of dry maize kernels (makai ke dane) and sauté for about 30 seconds on a medium flame. Then, cover the cooker with its lid — but do not close it completely — and cook for around 5 minutes without a whistle. This allows the corn kernels to pop perfectly while preventing steam from building up. Once done, keep the popcorn aside to cool slightly. These freshly popped kernels form the crisp foundation for the caramel coating.
Next, prepare the caramel sauce, which gives this snack its signature flavor. In a deep non-stick pan, add ½ cup sugarand cook on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes, occasionally tilting the pan gently to ensure even melting. As the sugar melts and turns golden brown, it develops a rich, slightly nutty aroma. Be careful not to overheat, as caramel can burn quickly and turn bitter. When the caramel reaches a deep amber color, immediately switch off the flame — timing is key to getting the perfect texture and taste.
Now, add the prepared popcorn to the hot caramel and mix quickly but gently, ensuring every piece is evenly coated. The warm caramel will harden as it cools, giving each popcorn kernel a crunchy, glossy shell. Spread the coated popcorn onto a large plate or thali and allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, separate the pieces lightly with your fingers to prevent clumping. The result is a bowl full of crispy, sweet, and buttery Caramel Popcorn that’s ready to enjoy or store in an air-tight container.
The magic of Caramel Popcorn lies in its perfect flavor balance. While the sweet caramel provides richness and depth, a tiny pinch of salt enhances and sharpens the sweetness, creating an addictive contrast. It’s important not to add too much salt, as the goal is to elevate the flavor — not overpower it. This sweet-salty harmony makes it a great snack for any occasion, from casual evenings at home to festive celebrations like Diwali, Christmas, or kids’ birthday parties.
In conclusion, Indian-style Caramel Popcorn is a simple yet irresistible homemade treat that brings joy to every bite. The combination of buttery popcorn and golden caramel creates a texture that’s crisp on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth inside. It’s affordable, easy to make, and far healthier than store-bought versions filled with artificial flavoring. Whether served fresh or stored for later, this crunchy caramel delight is sure to win hearts — a timeless favorite for all ages and occasions.
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Preparation Time
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Cooking Time
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Total Time
16 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
for Caramel Popcorn
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup maize kernels (dry corn kernels)
salt to taste
Method
for Caramel Popcorn
- Heat the butter and salt in a pressure cooker, add the dry corn kernels and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Cover the pressure cooker with a lid, but do not close it completely, cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes without a whistle. Keep aside.
- Put the sugar in a deep non-stick pan, cook on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while tilting the pan occasionally.
- Switch off the flame, add the prepared popcorn and mix well.
- Place them on a big plate or thali and cool completely.
- Separate them lightly with your fingers.
- Serve or store in an air-tight container. Use as required.
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Caramel Popcorn recipe with step by step photos
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To make Caramel Popcorn | Indian style Caramel Popcorn | Caramel Popcorn with simple ingredients | heat the 2 tbsp. butter in a pressure cooker.
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Add the 1/2 cup maize kernels (dry corn kernels).
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Add the salt to taste.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
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Cover with a lid (do not put the gasket/ring or the whistle) and cook on a very slow flame for approx. 4 to 5 minutes or till the popping sounds slow down.
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When the corn stops popping, remove from the flame and open the lid of the pressure cooker.
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Transfer to a large bowl, Keep aside.
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Put the 1/2 cup sugar in a deep non-stick pan.
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Cook on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while tilting the pan occasionally.
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Switch off the flame, add the prepared popcorn and mix well.
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Place them on a big plate or thali and cool completely. Separate them lightly with your fingers.
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Store Caramel Popcorn in an air-tight container. Use as required.
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Serve Caramel Popcorn | Indian style Caramel Popcorn | Caramel Popcorn with simple ingredients.
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Madhuri
March 8, 2013, 6:01 p.m.
My kids cannot stop munching on them. I always ate them at the movie theatre and wished I could get the perfect recipe to try out at home. They turned out awesome when I tried them at home with this perfect recipe. Now we enjoy the caramel popcorn at home watching our favourite movies and have stored them in airtight containers too. Planning to make it for my son''s birthday party to be held next week too. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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