• 2 Tbsp. and 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. and 3 Tbsp. jaggery sugar or light brown sugar , divided
• 3/4 tsp. sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric
• 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/8 tsp. ground mace or allspice
• 1/8 tsp. kosher salt , plus more to taste
• 2 pounds sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1 cup plain or salted popped popcorn
• 3 Tbsp. chopped pecans , toasted
• 3 Tbsp. pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds), toasted
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Note: Jaggery sugar is a dark, unrefined sugar often used in Indian cooking. It's available at Indian grocery stores and Amazon.com.

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, cumin, 1 teaspoon sugar, paprika, pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, cloves, mace, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add sweet potatoes, toss to coat, and arrange on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Roast, tossing occasionally, until just tender, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, if pepitas aren't already toasted, toss with 2 teaspoons oil and place on a baking sheet; toast in the oven, tossing occasionally, until just crisp, about 10 minutes.

Melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and cook for 1 minute. Add roasted sweet potatoes, popcorn, pecans, and pepitas; salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, until glazed and heated through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to plates, top with sour cream, and serve immediately.