Homemade Chili Powder

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4.5

33 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Calories

    26 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Vegetarian

Homemade Chili Powder

Most store-bought chili powders have too many ingredients! But if you grind your own you'll get a pure, delicious flavor that will work wonders in your home cooking. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5-6 Ancho dried chilis
  • 7-8 Guajillo dried chilis
  • 2 Chiles de Arbol (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Start by wiping off any dusty crevasses on the dried chilis, then de-stem and de-seed them.  I find it easiest to cut off the tops, make a slit lengthwise, and then pull out the veins and seeds.  Be sure to use caution when handling hot chilis. 
  2. Roast the chili pieces in a 350F oven for a couple minutes or until warm and fragrant.  You can alternatively flash roast them on a hot dry skillet.
  3. Grind the roasted chili pieces in a blender or food processor.  You can optionally use a spice grinder for a finer powder.
  4. This batch will make 1/2 cup of pure chili powder that will fit into a 4 oz. spice jar.  Store in the pantry (away from the heat of the stove) where it will keep for weeks at a time. 

Notes

  • Always use caution when handling hot chili peppers.  I use my hands along with plenty of handwashing, but if you have sensitive skin you can always use gloves.  More info on handling hot chilis. 
  • For more info on some pure chili powders that you can easily buy online see here.
  • And if you don't have great options for buying dried chilis in your area see our post on buying dried chilis online. 
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 26kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 155mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2200IU (44%) Vitamin C 2.6mg (3%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 26 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 26kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 155mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 2200IU 44%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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

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