Short answer: for a movie night that does not leave you feeling heavy, build a spread of roasted snacks in fixed portions: one sweet, one spicy, one chip and something fresh. Here are eight that work, starting with the closest thing to caramel popcorn.
The problem with the usual spread
Buttered popcorn, fried chips and namkeen are easy to overeat, and most are fried or made with palm oil. The goal is not to stop snacking during a film. It is to pick things that taste as good and sit lighter.
8 movie night snacks
1. Caramel Makhana, in place of caramel popcorn
Caramel Makhana has the same sweet, light crunch, with no kernels. A 45g pouch is about 190 kcal. It contains milk.
2. Peri Peri Makhana, for spice lovers
Peri Peri Makhana brings heat that builds through the film. About 221 kcal a pouch.
3. Truffle Makhana, for a Friday night
Truffle Makhana is earthy and savoury, and it goes well with wine. It contains milk.
4. Ragi Masala Chips, when you need a chip
Ragi Masala Chips are roasted, never deep fried. A 95g pouch is made for sharing.
5. Masala Beetroot Chips, for colour
Masala Beetroot Chips look good on a platter. They contain milk and peanut.
6. Nuts and dark chocolate
A small bowl of almonds and walnuts with a few squares of dark chocolate.
7. Homemade chaat
Roasted chana, chopped onion, tomato, chaat masala and lemon. Toss in some Himalayan Salt & Pepper Makhana for extra crunch.
8. Fruit chaat
Seasonal fruit with chaat masala and lime, for summer evenings.
The easy way to stock up
The Movie Night Combo has Caramel, Cheese & Herbs and Peri Peri makhana in one order. Or browse the Movie Night Crunch collection.