Authentic Homemade Chili Powder
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Store bought chili powder lacks authentic flavor. We like to make our own homemade chili powder which adds a tremendous boost to Chili, Tex-Mex or Mexican recipes.
Ingredients
| 2 | ounces |
ancho chilies
dried, seeds and stems removed |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
red pepper flakes
to taste |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
cumin
ground |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
oregano
dried |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
cocoa powder
|
Directions
Dried ancho chili pods can be found in many markets in the Mexican or ethnic food section of many supermarkets, including Walmart.
Remove stems and seeds and tear into one inch pieces.
Add chili pieces to a skillet over medium heat and pan roast for 4 or 5 minutes or until fragrant. Stir occasionally to avoid scorching.
Add the ancho chili pieces, red pepper flakes, cumin, oregano and cocoa powder into a food processor. Process until a fine chili powder forms with no large pieces remaining.
Store in a tightly sealed container until ready to use.
Makes just over ⅓ of a cup of authentic homemade chili powder.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 4g (0.1 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 1133% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 2mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars g
Protein
1g
Vitamin A 15%
•
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1%
•
Iron 4%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
Liz
Wow, I never thought of making my own chili powder, but I bet it's better than what I typically use! Great recipe~
over 11 years ago