Cilantro-lemon Corn Pops (popcorn)

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (*see note below)
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup corn kernel
• 1/2 small red onion, diced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced cilantro or 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts

Recipe

• 1 in a deep, lidded saucepan, heat the oil. as soon as it shimmers, add the cumin, chili powder, turmeric, and salt. add the kernels and stir to mix well.
• 2 partially cover the pan, leaving a small gap for the steam to escape. shake the pan a few times during the cooking process. cook until the kernels have stopped popping. this should take 4 to 5 minutes.
• 3 remove the pan from the heat. add the onion, lemon juice, cilantro or parsley, and peanuts. mix well and serve immediately.
• 4 cumin, sold whole or ground, is a very versatile spice. if you have only whole seeds at home, grind them fresh using a small spice grinder or coffee grinder. you will be able to see and smell the difference between store-bought ground cumin and freshly ground.