Curry-fy Your Popcorn With This Coconut Curry Popcorn Recipe

Coconut curry is big on flavor. It’s sweet, spicy, and aromatic — the kind of dish that demands a second helping.

We love this Indian staple so much that we wanted to replicate its flavors. So here’s our coconut curry popcorn recipe! Like most of the recipes on our blog, it’s easy to make with your trusty Popsmith Popper. And guess what? It’s vegan!

Coconut Curry Popcorn Ingredients

• ½ cup kernels
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• Salt, to taste
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

Coconut Curry Popcorn Directions

Step 1: Prepare Coconut Curry Popcorn Seasoning

Mix curry powder, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small bowl.

Step 2: Toast Shredded Coconut 

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the shredded coconut until lightly golden, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3: Heat Popper

Set your stove to medium heat and let the Popper preheat for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 4: Pour Oil

Pour coconut oil into the pot. 

Step 5: Add Kernels 

Drop 2-3 kernels into the Popper. When the first one pops, add the rest then cover the pot.

Step 6: Turn

Turn the crank clockwise to keep the kernels from staying in one place and burning. A few cranks every couple of seconds will do — let the Popper handle the rest.

Step 7: Remove

Take the Popper off the heat when popping slows and remove the lid.

Step 8: Season Coconut Curry Popcorn 

Sprinkle the seasoning and toasted coconut flakes over the popcorn. Cover the Popper again and give it a few cranks or tosses for an even coating.

Step 9: Serve

Pour your coconut curry popcorn into a huge bowl and enjoy! 

More Coconut Curry Popcorn Tips

• Start with smaller quantities of the curry and spices. It’s easier to adjust the flavor this way versus adding too much and ending up overpowering your snack. 

• While you can use other different oils for most popcorn recipes, we recommend sticking to coconut oil for this one. It brings out the taste of the curry more. 

Keep Calm and Curry On  

That wasn’t difficult at all, was it? Go try it out and let us know what you think! Tag us on Instagram — we love seeing your creations. 

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