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BEST Chili Powder (From Scratch)
5 from 124 votes

BEST Chili Powder (From Scratch)

Move over store-bought chili powder!  With an incredibly robust and vibrant flavor, NOTHING compares to homemade chili powder made from scratch - it's a total game changer!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 48 teaspoons
Calories: 10 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces dried red chile peppers (we highly recommend a combination of ancho, guajillo and any other variety you like, and if you want heat add some arbol and/or cascabel peppers)
  • ancho chile I use this brand, dried
  • guajillo chile I use this brand, dried
  • 3 tablespoons cumin seeds whole
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano dried, Mexican
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds whole
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 clove or 1/8 teaspoon ground, whole
  • 2 allspice berries or 1/8 teaspoon ground, small

Instructions

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  1. Remove the stems from the dried chilies and scrape out and discard the seeds and membranes.  Heat a cast iron or heavy pan over medium-high heat and place the chilies in the pan single file so they're not overlapping.  Roast on both sides just until fragrant (approx. a couple of minutes) being very careful not to scorch them or they will taste bitter.  Remove and let cool.  Place the whole spices in the pan and roast until very fragrant, being careful not to scorch them (a couple of minutes).  Remove and let cool completely.
  2. Once the chilies and spices are completely cooled, place them in a blender or spice/coffee grinder with the remaining ingredients and pulse until it's a powder.  Transfer to an airtight jar for storage.  For best flavor use within a few weeks.Makes about 1 cup of chili powder.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1teaspoon Calories 10kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 58mg (1%) Vitamin A 655IU (13%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48 teaspoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 10

% Daily Value*

Serving 1teaspoon
Calories 10kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 58mg 1%
Vitamin A 655IU 13%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.