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chili powder recipe best homemade from scratch ancho guajillo arbol

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!
4.98 from 73 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 48 teaspoons

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1teaspoonCalories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 58mgVitamin A: 655IUVitamin C: 0.8mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.5mg
Course condiment, Spice Blend
Cuisine Mexican, Text Mex
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