Chili Powder

also called chile powder · chilli powder

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The table

Chili Powder: ingredients down the left, what to do with them across. Tap any cell to cross it off.
4(stemmed, seeded, torn up)dried ancho chilestoast in a dry skillet 2 minadd, toast 1 min morecool, grind finewhisk in
3(stemmed, seeded, torn up)dried guajillo chiles
2(stemmed)dried chiles de arbol
1 Tbscumin seeds
1 Tbsdried Mexican oregano
1 Tbsgarlic powder
1 Tbsonion powder
1 tspsmoked paprika
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What to lay out

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Pans and tools

1toast in a dry skillet 2 min

2add, toast 1 min more

goes in with what step 1 made

4whisk in

goes in with what step 3 made

Cooking it

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The clock

Start to finish
at least 3 min2 of 4 steps give no time
Needs you
about 3 min
If you get it wrong
Narrow — ground chile scorches in seconds where cumin and coriander take minutes, so it goes in for the last one only
  1. toast in a dry skillet 2 min

    2 minneeds you(we think)from the start

  2. add, toast 1 min more

    1 minneeds you(we think)2 min in

  3. cool, grind fine

    not timed3 min in

  4. whisk in

    not timed3 min in

You'll need skillet · spice grinder

Goes with

See how it is written
>> title: Chili Powder
>> category: Spice Blends & Marinades
>> tags: tex-mex, chiles, spice blend, toasted, pantry
>> counters: Taquería
>> aka: chile powder, chilli powder
>> pairs-with: chili-con-carne
>> servings: 16
>> time: 25 min
>> slack: narrow — ground chile scorches in seconds where cumin and coriander take minutes, so it goes in for the last one only

>> step: toast in a dry skillet 2 min
Toast @dried ancho chiles{4}(stemmed, seeded, torn up), @dried guajillo chiles{3}(stemmed, seeded, torn up), and @dried chiles de arbol{2}(stemmed) in a dry #skillet{} over medium heat until they smell like raisins, about ~{2%min}.

>> step: add, toast 1 min more
Add @cumin seeds{1%Tbs} to @&(~1)toasted chiles{} and toast ~{1%min} more, then stir in @dried Mexican oregano{1%Tbs} off the heat.

>> step: cool, grind fine
Cool @&(~1)mixture{} completely, then grind to a fine powder in a #spice grinder{}.

>> step: whisk in
Whisk @garlic powder{1%Tbs}, @onion powder{1%Tbs}, and @smoked paprika{1%tsp} into @&(~1)powder{}.