chili powder?

[cjfrugal]

when a recipe calls for chili powder do you use the chili powder blend or chili powder with nothing else added? i get so confused! I ususally use ground ca or mexico powder.

[Henway]

Chili Powder is a blend of spices and is what is used when recipes call for that spice, often along with a specific brand since the blends can be different.

Chili Powder is different from individual hot pepper grinds, such as cayenne pepper, etc.

[Kitchen Witch]

Chili powder is usually made from mild to hot chili peppers (or a blend), cumin, cloves, coriander, allspice, oregano or Mexican oregano, garlic powder, salt, etc. some recipes may have a bit of sugar, some may have paprika, some may have cayenne - it's all a matter of preference of how hot or mild you want it and how much flavor your want.

You can purchase it in stores, or you can make your own.