Curry…I love ALL kinds – whether it’s a main dish, snack food or even added to peanut or almond butter for an exquisite savory flare. You might say I’m addicted to the Thai curry cashews I get in the bulk section of our natural food store too…so add that to the list of my curry “loves”.

It was such a treat to get acquainted with Amy and her blog The Fearless Homemaker for this month’s Secret Recipe Club assignment. She’s a “food lover, entertaining enthusiast + crafty DIYer”..and her recipes will make you want to eat your computer screen! To name just a few recipes on my list to try are her Sweet Tea Icebox Tart, Slow Cooker Coconut Chickpea Curry and Parsnip and Rosemary Risotto. Can you say yummmm!?

When I saw the recipe for Bollywood Coconut Curry Popcorn Seasoning, I was immediately intrigued…then I read the ingredient list and said “YESSSSSSSS!” (loudly in my head). I was all ready with ingredients on hand to make her chickpea curry until I spotted this seasoning recipe, and I am so glad I did. Wowza!

Not only does this coconut curry seasoning taste fantastic – it’s a rockin’ combination of sweet, spicy, nutty, texture, and savory…AND it’s versatile. I used unsweetened coconut instead of sweetened and added stevia powder and coconut sugar to the mix instead of table sugar but any granulated sweetener will do the trick.

Toss it with fresh popped popcorn (I made mine with coconut oil) for an exotic kettle corn. However, don’t stop there… this seasoning mix makes a great gift, and I’m always looking for homemade holiday goody ideas.

Sprinkle over roasted cauliflower florets (pictured)
Mix into your favorite nut or seed butter for a savory spread
Toss with your roasted veggies (brussel sprouts pictured) or sweet potato fries
Add it to stir-fries or skillet potatoes
Season tofu, chicken, eggs or lentils
Add it to your deviled eggs for an Indian twist…and the list can go on and on!

Bollywood Coconut Curry Popcorn Seasoning (lightly adapted from Fearless Homemaker)
Grain-free, Gluten-free, Refined Sugar-free, Soy-free, Egg-free, Quick, Paleo-friendly, Nut-free, Vegan

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups shredded coconut (use unsweetened if you are sensitive to sugar)
7 tablespoons madras curry powder
3 1/2 teaspoons sweetener (coconut sugar works well for refined sugar-free*)
1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt
1 3/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. In a food processor, pulverize the shredded coconut into tiny bits, about 1-2 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients. pulse to combine.
3. Divide into jars or tins with tightfitting lids. This seasoning keeps up to 4 months.

Makes 2 cups

*For an anti-candida or sugar-free version, use stevia or your favorite sweetener to taste, and substitute unsweetened shredded coconut for the sweetened version. Use more sweetener if you prefer a sweeter seasoning, especially if you are going for a twist on kettle corn 🙂

Toss seasoning with roasted shredded brussel sprouts & flaked coconut

For other recipes in this month’s reveal, click the link below!