Make Your Own Chili Powder and Choose
Exactly How Hot or Mild it is!

If you've never tried, I definitely recommend you make your own chili powder! Not only will it be far superior to a commercial blend, you get to choose the heat! Like your food fiery? Choose a habanero, Scotch bonnet or the like. Like it milder? An ancho or mulato pepper is ideal.

Ingredients: (makes about 7-8 tablespoons)

half a cup of dried chili peppers (any variety)
2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp black peppercorns
2 tsp allspice berries
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp ajwain seeds
1 tsp ground ginger 
1-2 tsp sea salt

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

  • Remove the stems and chop the peppers into pieces
  • Grind these pieces along with the salt, peppercorns, cumin, ajwain and allspice
  • Sieve into a bowl
  • Thoroughly mix in the ginger, garlic and onion

Store in a cool place in an airtight container and out of direct sunlight. Use within 6 months.

A Few Other Blends and Seasonings You May Enjoy

Chili Seasoning For Your Meaty Home Cooked Chili

A Tasty Mix Of Spices
and Mild Ancho Chili
Peppers

Seasoning Recipes -
Add Superb flavours
to Your Home Cooking


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