Homemade Chili Powder
There’s something magical about the rich, smoky aroma of freshly made chili powder that store-bought versions just can’t match. In just 10 minutes, you can create a vibrant blend of earthy cumin, fiery chili, and warm paprika that will elevate every dish it touches.
Ingredients
- 6 dried guajillo chiles or 3 dried ancho chiles
- 3 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1½ teaspoons coriander seeds
- ¾ teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1½ teaspoons dried garlic granules
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon oregano
- Heaping ¼ teaspoon allspice
- Heaping ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Use scissors to cut the stems off the guajillo or ancho chiles, then cut each chile in half and remove the seeds.
- Toast the chiles in a dry skillet over low heat with the cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Tear the chiles into small pieces and transfer them to a spice grinder.
- Add the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, garlic, paprika, oregano, allspice, salt, and sugar. Grind into a powder, working in batches if necessary.
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