CHILI POWDER

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To me, chili powder need not be superhot, but you can change that if you like-just add cayenne or some spicy dried chiles (most of the common dried red ones you find are pretty fiery). But it is easy enough to add heat at any stage of cooking or even at the table, whereas the warm, welcoming flavor of good chili powder is hard to come by. When you're buying dried chiles, look for those that are not brittle; they should retain some moisture and even be a bit soft.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     Spice     Chili     Chile Pepper     Cumin

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ancho or 8 dried New Mexico chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 dried hot chile, like chile de árbol, stemmed and seeded, or cayenne to taste
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 tablespoons dried oregano, preferably from Mexico

Steps:

  • Combine the whole chiles and cumin seeds in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, just a few minutes; for the last minute of cooking, add the oregano.
  • Cool, then grind in a spice or coffee grinder to a fine powder; add cayenne at this stage if you're using it (some cooks also put in a bit of garlic powder). Store in a tightly covered opaque container for up to several months.

Mcr Mcr
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up all of my dried chili peppers.


Amina Bajwa
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This chili powder is a great addition to my spice cabinet. It's perfect for adding a little bit of heat and flavor to my favorite dishes.


Asma Arif
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I was really impressed with this chili powder recipe. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I've already used it in several dishes and I'm always happy with the results.


Crystal Mickle
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This recipe is a great way to make your own chili powder at home. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Md Mubin Hossein santo
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I love this chili powder! It's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes. I've used it in chili, tacos, and even soups.


Nicholas Nico
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This chili powder is amazing! I used it to make a batch of chili and it was the best chili I've ever had. The flavor was incredible.


Claudio Barillas
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I've tried many chili powder recipes, but this one is by far the best. It has the perfect balance of spices and gives my dishes a wonderful depth of flavor.


Abadot Miha
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This chili powder recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and adds a delicious flavor to my favorite Mexican dishes. I especially love it in my chili and tacos.


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