Rice Free Chili Powder Blend
Making your own spice blend at home is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you reach for it. Store-bought chili powders can be surprisingly inconsistent — some are too mild, others are loaded with anti-caking agents or fillers you didn't ask for — so having a homemade version on hand just feels smarter. This blend layers smoky depth from ancho chile powder and two kinds of paprika, warm earthiness from cumin and coriander, and just enough heat from cayenne to keep things interesting without overwhelming the dish. The garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano round everything out into something that tastes genuinely complex, even though it comes together in about two minutes. It's completely grain-free by nature — just pure ground spices with nothing extra hiding in the mix. Stir it into a pot of chili, rub it onto chicken, or shake it over roasted vegetables and you'll immediately understand why homemade beats the jar from the grocery store shelf. Store it in an airtight container and it'll stay vibrant and fragrant for up to six months.
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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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