On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:49:16 GMT, "MG" > wrote:

>
>"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
73.184...

>> Chili powder is a somewhat generic term for a blend of spices that
>> typically may include sweet ancho chile pepper, cumin, garlic, powdered
>> Mexican oregano, and red pepper. Various amound of cayenne pepper may be
>> included which will vary the hotness of any particular blend.
>>
>> OTOH, ground chilies are just that, ground up chile peppers. They can
>> range from somewhat mild to intensely hot, depending on the type of
>> pepper.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>
>thanks Wayne, yes, chili powder = ground chili here, that's why I had the
>"what the...?" reaction to the half cup thing
>
>
>I'm really not sure if I've seen chili powder here, as discussed in this
>thread...seen lots of rubs, cajun mix etc but they're all fairly high in the
>heat stakes, nothing like what appears to be the same as US chili powder
>
>will just have to keep looking <s> or make something up
>

if you google 'homemade chili powder,' you'll get pointers to many
recipes.

your pal,
blake