Chili Powder (Homemade)
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp ground mild red chile powder
- 12 g (2 tbsp) ground cumin
- 9 g (1 tbsp) garlic powder
- 3 g (1 tbsp) dried oregano
- 6.9 g (1 tbsp) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1.3 g (½ tsp) ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne (optional)
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Features:
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Oil-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Nut-Free
Nutrition:
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Toast the mixed spices briefly in a dry pan for 30 seconds before using, if you have time — this wakes up the flavors and makes the chili powder taste noticeably fresher.
Instructions:
- Mix: Combine 3 tbsp ground mild red chile powder, 2 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, and optional ¼ tsp ground cayenne in a small bowl. Stir until evenly blended.
- Store: Transfer to an airtight container or jar. Keeps in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
- Use: Add 2–3 tbsp per recipe for tacos, burritos, chili, or roasted vegetables.
Notes: This blend is designed to mimic commercial chili powder, which is a mix of spices not just ground chiles. The cumin and paprika are essential to the overall flavor.
Adjust the cayenne up or down based on your heat preference. Start with less and add more.
Tips: Blooming the spice mix briefly in a hot pan with a little oil before adding other ingredients intensifies the flavor significantly.
Storage: Store in a sealed spice jar or small airtight container away from heat and light for up to 6 months. The flavor fades over time so label with the date.
Swaps: Smoked paprika can replace regular paprika for a deeper, smokier profile.
Every ingredient here earns its place, but a few really shape the dish. The ground cumin adds warm, earthy depth. The garlic powder builds a savory, aromatic base. The dried oregano adds an earthy, aromatic herbal backbone. The smoked paprika adds gentle warmth and a rich color.
Chili Powder (Homemade)
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp ground mild red chile powder
- 12 g (2 tbsp) ground cumin
- 9 g (1 tbsp) garlic powder
- 3 g (1 tbsp) dried oregano
- 6.9 g (1 tbsp) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1.3 g (½ tsp) ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne (optional)
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Why These Ingredients:
Every ingredient here earns its place, but a few really shape the dish. The ground cumin adds warm, earthy depth. The garlic powder builds a savory, aromatic base. The dried oregano adds an earthy, aromatic herbal backbone. The smoked paprika adds gentle warmth and a rich color.
Prep:
Toast the mixed spices briefly in a dry pan for 30 seconds before using, if you have time — this wakes up the flavors and makes the chili powder taste noticeably fresher.
Instructions:
- Mix: Combine 3 tbsp ground mild red chile powder, 2 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, and optional ¼ tsp ground cayenne in a small bowl. Stir until evenly blended.
- Store: Transfer to an airtight container or jar. Keeps in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
- Use: Add 2–3 tbsp per recipe for tacos, burritos, chili, or roasted vegetables.
