Chili powder is made from dried, ground chili peppers and other spices.
Chili seasoning contains a thickening agent (flour) and a blend of spices.
Store-bought seasoning has low-sodium, spicy, and mild blends.
By making your own chili seasoning, you can control the quality of ingredients to taste.
Makes
about 6 Tbs. = 1/3 cup (90 g)
~Adjust the amount to taste~
2 Tbs. (30 g) chili powder
1 Tbs. (15 g) smoked paprika
1 Tbs. (15 g) (gluten-free) flour
2 tsp. (8 g) each ground: coriander and cumin
1 1/2 tsp. (6 g) powder garlic
1 tsp. (4 g) oregano
1/2 tsp. (2 g) crushed red pepper flakes
options:
- for sweetness, pinch of ground cinnamon
- pinch of brown sugar
- for more spice, cayenne pepper
- for mild flavor, onion powder
Need about 3-4 Tbs. (45-60 g) chili seasoning for a chili recipe.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
Use in many different cuisines:
- American Tex-Mex (Texas and Mexican) dishes
- Chinese Sichuan cuisine
- Indian vegetables
- Bengali Muslim dishes
- Korean gouchugaru powder
- Mexican sauces
- Portuguese sauces
- Thai sauces
