Chili powder, commonly found in the grocery store, often isn’t simply powdered chilies.  This Tex-Mex seasoning is a blend of dried ground chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, powdered cumin and coriander seed, oregano, allspice, and salt.  As with most spice blends there are countless variations on chili powder.

I am guilty of buying this premade, but only because I go through so much of it.  In a pinch, chili powder can be easily made at home, and it will be more aromatic and flavorful than the blends on grocery store shelves.  If you can get your hands on powdered chilies, you can make a wonderful, smoky and rich spice mix.  If not, simply use cayenne and paprika.

Recipe for home made chili powder.  Yield about 1 cup (250ml):

4 tbsp / 60ml Ancho chili powder
2 tbsp / 30ml Chipotle chili powder
2 tbsp / 30ml Paprika
2 tbsp / 30ml Ground cumin seed
2 tbsp / 30ml Onion powder
2 tsp / 10ml Ground coriander seed
1 tbsp / 15ml Mexican oregano
1 tbsp / 15ml Garlic powder
1 tsp / 5ml Ground allspice
1/2 tsp / 2.5ml Ground cloves

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