Homemade Chili Powder Blend
Toasted dried chilies ground with cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and smoked paprika into a rich homemade seasoning.
Equipment
- Dry skillet
- Spice mill or blender
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 dried ancho chilies stems and seeds removed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
- 1 pinch salt optional
Instructions
Cooking
- Prep. Remove the stems and seeds from the chilies.
- Toast. Toast the chilies in a dry skillet for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Cool. Let the chilies cool until crisp.
- Grind. Blend the chilies to a fine powder.
- Mix. Blend in the remaining spices and store in a sealed jar.
Notes
Substitutions: Use guajillo chilies for more heat.
Tips: Do not let the chilies burn.
Storage: Keep in a sealed jar for up to 6 months.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.