Stove Top Popcorn

1. Add olive oil to a heavy bottom pot and heat over medium heat. Add 2-3 popcorn kernels to the pot and cover. Once the popcorn kernels pop, turn down the heat and add the rest of the kernels to the pot and cover. After 1 minute, turn the heat up to medium-high. Shimmy the pot every few seconds to evenly cook the popcorn. Once the popping slows down a bit, remove from the stove and let it sit for 30 seconds. Pour into your serving bowl.

Curry Leaf and Turmeric Seasoning

1. In a small pot add the vegetable oil over medium heat. Heat the oil for 1 minute and then add fennel seeds and curry leaves. Be careful when adding the curry leaves as the oil will sputter. Saute for 30 seconds or until the sputtering stops. Remove from the heat and add the turmeric and red chili powder to the oil and mix well. Pour the oil and fried curry leaves over the popcorn and mix well. Add sugar and season with salt to taste and toss once more before serving.