How to Make Chili Powder For Superb
Flavours and Mouthwatering Aromas

The great thing when you make chili powder yourself is you get to choose what peppers to use and therefore get to decide just how fiery or mild it is. Enjoy heat? Choose a hot variety like a scotch bonnet, habanero or birds eye. Prefer it milder? A jalapeno or ancho could be used. 

What You'll Need: (makes about 8 tablespoons)

half a cup of dried peppers (any variety)
OR 8 tbsp flakes
2 tbsp cumin seeds 
1 tbsp Hungarian paprika (or regular paprika)
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 tsp onion powder 
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp sea salt

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

  • Chop the peppers if they don't fit into your grinder
  • Grind these peppers (or the flakes) with the salt, peppercorns, mustard and cumin seeds
  • Sieve into a bowl
  • Stir in the paprika, garlic and onion
  • Finally, crumble in the oregano and give another stir

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

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