Make Your Own Chili Powder
Make Your Own Chili Powder
Making your own chili powder is easy, allows you to get the right flavor and just the right degree of heat that you want. Always, always use precautions when handling hot peppers. If possible, wear gloves when handling hot peppers and be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after touching hot peppers.
Do not scratch your eyes, nose, face or any other sensitive area of your bod


Dried Chili Pepper
You can purchase bags of dried chilies at your local grocery store, Mexican grocery mart or specialty stores that sell spices. The bags of chili peppers are usually sold in the produce department. You can even order dried chilies online.
Dried chili peppers are very reasonably priced, in fact, they are usually pretty darn cheap! If you grow hot peppers and want to dry your own, read directions here: HomeGrown or Chili Pepper Madness
Chili Powder
The recipe below is a blend of spices to make chili powder seasoning blend. This recipe can be changed according to your personal taste and “heat” preference. You can grind the dried chili peppers and use the powder as is, without adding any other spices but Beware, it will be “Hot.”


- 6 to 8
dried chilies, stem removed* - 3 tablespoons
whole cumin seeds - 2 tablespoons
garlic powder - 1 tablespoon
dried oregano - 1 tablespoon
coriander - 1/2 teaspoon
salt
*Cut chilies into 1/2 inch pieces, if necessary.

Step 1:
- Toast dried purchased peppers and cumin seeds..
- Put all of the dried chilies and cumin seeds in a medium cast iron or non-stick saute’ pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook, moving the pan constantly, until you begin to smell the cumin toasting, About 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.


Step 2:
Once cool..
- Place the chilies, cumin and coriander seeds into a coffee grinder, spice grinder or mini food processor/chopper, that is used only for “hot” spices.
- Add the garlic powder and oregano. Process until the mixture turns into a powder. Be sure to wait a few minutes to let the dust settle, then pour into an airtight container to store for up to 6 months. Storing in the freezer helps to lengthen the storage time. Repeat process until all chilies are ground~
*I have a coffee grinder that I use ONLY for “hot” spices. I have it marked on the side with “Hot Spices” in black with a permanent marker.*


Recipe Notes:
Grind in batches, Don’t try to grind too many peppers at once. You might need to open a window when toasting the chilies and cumin seeds. After your done grinding the chilies and when you take off the cover of the grinder, be extremely careful, the smell will be strong!
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10 Comments on “Make Your Own Chili Powder”
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Clear, informative, simple. Love your post!
Thanks Cynthia!
Glad you liked it~
Lynn
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Hi Sandra,
Thanks so much for stopping by and
Thanks for your kind comments~
Hope you enjoy your chili powder!
Lynn
Good Afternoon Lynn, I have never made my own chilli powder, but you have inspired me to do so. I usually get my dried chilli powder from India, as a friend of ours makes his own chilli powder and we always bring some home, but as we are not visiting India this year, your recipe has come just in the nick of time…… as I am running out.
Best wishes to you.
Daphne
Thank you for stopping Daphne~ How fascinating to have a friend who lives in India! Must be a beautiful place to not only live but to visit:) I have never tried chili powder from India, but I will see if I can find it:) Lynn
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