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> MG wrote:
>>
>> 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
>
> Try this:
>
> * 1 teaspoon paprika
> * 2 teaspoons ground cumin
> * 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
> * 1 teaspoon oregano
> * 2 teaspoons garlic powder
>
> Mix well and use as chili powder -- but only use half of the amount to
> start with and then add more to taste after at least half an hour of
> simmering, because many commercial chili powders have an ENORMOUS amount
> of salt in them.

thanks everyone, for the recipes, links and advice, it's much appreciated