Homemade Chili Powder - A Complex Yet
Subtle Blend of Spices and Herbs

This homemade chili powder is a good one to try if you're feeling adventurous! This is a fairly complex blend of dried peppers, spices and oregano. It also makes use of the unique taste of ajwain seeds. 

Homemade Chili Powder Recipe

What You'll Need: (makes about 8-9 tablespoons)

half a cup of dried peppers (your choice, hot or mild)
OR 8 tbsp flakes
3 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp ajwain seeds
1 tbsp black peppercorns
4 tsp smoked paprika (or normal paprika)
4 tsp dried basil
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1-2 tsp sea salt

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

  • Chop the peppers into pieces (if they don't fit into your grinder
  • Grind these pieces (or flakes) along with the salt, peppercorns, ajwain and cumin seeds
  • Sieve into a bowl
  • Stir in the garlic, paprika and onion
  • Finally, crumble in the dried oregano and basil

Store your homemade chili spices in a cool place in an airtight jar out of direct sunlight and use within 3 months.

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