Chili Powder Spice Mix

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 6 Minutes

Ready In: 21 Minutes

Servings: 10

No salt. No MSG. No additives. Just a flavorful blend of chiles and spices. Use when making your best chili.

Ingredients:

6 large california dried chilies or 6 large dried new mexico chiles

3 large dried ancho chiles

3 large dried mulato chiles

3 large dried pasilla chiles or 3 large chile negro chilies

3 dried guajillo chilies

6 dried chipotle chiles

6 -12 dried chile pequins (to taste; optional)

6 tablespoons cumin seeds

6 tablespoons coriander seeds

1 tablespoon whole cloves

6 tablespoons dried mexican oregano

3 tablespoons mild paprika (optional; for color)

Directions:

1. Stem and deseed dried chiles and break into large pieces (wear gloves if you desire).
2. Toast dried chile pieces in an ungreased iron skillet (in several batches) for about 1 minute, or until just fragrant (do not allow to darken or scorch); remove chiles and set aside to cool.
3. Over low heat, toast cumin, coriander, and cloves in the iron skillet for about 2-3 minutes or until they become aromatic; set aside in a small dish to cool.
4. Grind the chile pieces in a spice grinder or small coffee mill and set in a bowl.
5. Grind the toasted spices and oregano the same way and add to the bowl, and stir.
6. Regrind the mixture to a fine powder.
7. Blend the paprika and red pepper into the chili powder if you are using them.
8. Store mixture in an airtight container away from light and heat; use within 6 months for best flavor.

By RecipeOfHealth.com