SAVOURY POPCORN: vegan, additive-free, no sugar, low fat & salt, small households, frugal

Popcorn is the perfect budget snack but can be really unhealthy...

But this bowl is low fat, free of additives & sugar, and easy on the digestion.
'Lovely flavour but I did miss the butter...a little!' Taster  

The seasons are moving along at a great pace; before you know it, it'll be Hallowe'en.  Whether you're having a quiet celebration at home or a packed Pot Luck party with fireworks, budget home-made treats are the name of the game.

Gratifyingly frugal Popcorn is one of the nicest.  A 550gm/17oz package of popcorn will provide several bowls of crunchy goodness for around £1.50, more for organic.  A portion for 2-4 is only pennies.

Popcorn is super easy to prepare.  And it's versatile: serve it savoury or sweet with  ingredients from your cupboard.  (See Stovetop Popcorn for salted paprika and skinny caramelised nut toppings.)

The savoury topping in this recipe is one of the healthier, more gut-friendly offerings.  It is not in-your-face and could remind you fondly of pre-cost-of-living snacks (Doritos anyone?).  It will likely leave you feeling rather smug about low-cost.  

As well as being high-fibre, it's low fat/cholesterol, low salt, sugar-free but deliciously spicy.  

Cost: 50p??

Makes: enough for 2-3 but multiplies easily

Ingredients:

40g/1.4 oz corn kernels

2 tsp olive or other vegetable oil

1/4 tsp each: garlic granules, onion granules, smoked paprika, cumin, salt &, if you like, chilli powder and (optional) celery salt

Method: