Chili Seasoning Mix Recipe - An Easy-to-Make
Blend of Peppers and Spices

Create your own chili seasoning mix recipe and you'll be able to choose exactly what heat or spiciness is to your liking. Fancy heat? Use hot peppers. Prefer it mild? Simply use milder peppers. Below is a fairly potent blend that will add fab flavours to your meaty chilis and many other dishes. 

What You'll Need: (makes about 12 tablespoons)

half a cup of dried peppers (any variety)
OR 8 tbsp flakes
3 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp black peppercorns
1 tbsp fennel seeds
4 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp cloves

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

  • If you use whole peppers, remove the stems and chop into smaller bits
  • Grind these (or flakes) with the salt, cloves, peppercorns, cumin and fennel
  • Sieve everything into a bowl. Regrind any bits that don't sieve
  • Finally, add the onion, garlic and paprika and combine thoroughly

Store in an airtight container out of direct sunlight. Use within 6 months.

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