Ginger Free Chili Powder Blend
Making your own spice blend from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you reach for it. So many store-bought chili powders sneak in unexpected ingredients — and for anyone avoiding ginger, that label-reading game gets old fast. This blend keeps things clean and intentional, built entirely from smoky, earthy, and mildly spicy components you can trust. Ancho chile powder brings a deep, fruity heat, while smoked and sweet paprika layer in that rich color and complexity you want in a great chili powder. Cumin, coriander, garlic, and oregano round everything out into something that smells absolutely incredible the moment you open the jar. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a whisk, and it stores for up to six months — so you can batch it once and forget about hunting for a safe option for a long time. Use it anywhere you'd reach for chili powder and enjoy the confidence of knowing exactly what's in every pinch.
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12 servings
- 3 tbsp ancho chile powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the ancho chile powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, and fine salt to a small bowl.
- 2
Whisk or stir until the spices are evenly combined and no streaks of individual spices remain.
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