Step 1

Heat a heavy bottomed saucepan or a dutch oven until hot.

Step 2

Sprinkle a few drops of water on the pan. If water forms bubbles right away, the pan is ready.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium high. Depending on the thickness of the pan, reduce the flame to medium or medium high.

Step 4

Sprinkle about a tablespoon of seeds on the pan and let the seeds puff.

Step 5

Shake the pan for even popping of the seeds.

Step 6

Take care not to burn the popped seeds and transfer as soon as pops reduce.

Step 7

Repeat to pop all the seeds.

Step 8

Run the popped seeds through the sieve to filter burnt or un-popped seeds.

Step 9

Let the seeds cool completely and store in an airtight container.