Microwave Ghee Popcorn

Hey everyone! Hope you all are doing well. Weather is pleasant in my part of the world. Lately, I have been trying to explore healthier ingredients for our everyday cooking. It's a work in progress. Last post, I shared about a no added sugar Tomato Sauce product. Today, I'll share a healthier snack. Popcorn kernels. You can make homemade popcorn in a big pot on a stove-top or in a microwave. Let me share the way I made Popcorn in a microwave under 2 minutes.

If you are looking for snacks with no additives, this post is for you.

Ingredients:

Popcorn Kernels

Ghee/Clarified Butter - 1 tsp

Salt

Black Pepper Powder

How to make Popcorn in a microwave:

In a microwave safe bowl, add 1/4 cup popcorn kernels, 1 tsp ghee, 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Cover the bowl with a lid or a plate. Microwave for 45 seconds. Bowl might be very hot. Keeping the lid on, shake the bowl for a few seconds. Microwave for another 45 seconds and your homemade Popcorn is ready to binge.
This is the way my 10 year old loves popcorn. Sometimes, I pack this as a school snack for my kiddo. Make sure popcorn is completely cooled down, before packing it in an airtight container.
Feel free to substitute ghee with butter or olive oil or coconut oil. Play with the seasonings of your choice, garlic powder, onion powder and so on.

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