Chili Powder
Create your own blend of chili powder that is smoky, spicy, and tailored to your taste for an enhanced flavor experience in all your dishes.
Ingredients
Dried Chilies
- 3 pieces Dried ancho, guajillo, or chipotle chilies Choose your preferred types for flavor.
Spices
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 pinch Cayenne pepper Optional for added heat.
Additional Ingredients
- 1 pinch Salt Optional to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chilies for a milder flavor, or leave them in for more heat.
- Toast the chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly blistered, about 3-5 minutes.
- Let the chilies cool, then blend them in a spice mill or blender until they are a fine powder.
- Add the cumin, garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to the blended chilies and blend again until well mixed.
- Store the chili powder in a sealed jar in a cool place.
Notes
This homemade chili powder can last up to 6 months when stored properly. Feel free to adjust the amount of heat by changing the type of chilies or the amount of cayenne pepper.