"Rhonda" > wrote in message
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> Can any of you tell me about Ancho Chilli powder. Is it different from
> regular chilli powder. I have a recipe that calls for ahi or ancho
> chlli powder. Thanks
>
Chili powder is different from ground red chili peppers. Chili powder was
created in Texas in the mid 1800's. Dried chili peppers are the main
ingredient, enhanced by spices and herbs, mainly cumin and oregano,
occasionally black pepper, dehydrated garlic, and onions. The original chili
powders were pure, without the salt, anticaking agents, or flour that
characterize many modern blends. Commercial chili powder found in stores
today is a blend of chili peppers, cumin seed, oregano, garlic, usually
salt, and sometimes cloves or allspice.

CalTex Chili Powder

1/4 cup toasted cumin seed -- ground
2 Tbls. toasted coriander seed -- ground
2 Tbls. paprika
1 Tbls. toasted teicherry black peppercorns -- ground
2 1/4 tsp. chipotle chilies -- ground
1 1/2 tsp. pequin chiles with seeds -- ground
3/4 tsp. dried cascabels with seeds -- ground
1/2 tsp. ginger -- ground
1 tsp. cloves -- ground

Sift all the ingredients together and store in a tightly sealed jar.
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Hot Chili Powder

6 dried Red Habanero peppers, stems removed
6 dried New Mexico hot peppers, stems removed
6 dried Cayenne peppers, stems removed
6 dried Chipotle peppers, stems removed
2 dried Ancho peppers, stems removed
6 Tbls. cumin seed
6 Tbls. coriander seed
1 Tbls. whole cloves
3 Tbls. celery seed
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. onion salt

1. Break up and lightly toast the peppers in small batches on an ungreased
skillet, or comal over medium heat until they just begin to release their
aroma, let cool ( Do not let them darken or the may become bitter).
2. Toast the cumin, coriander, and cloves on an ungreased skillet, or comal
over low heat until they release their fragrance and become lightly roasted,
about three minutes, let cool.
3. Grind the toasted spices and celery seed in a spice grinder.
4. Grind the chiles in a spice grinder or food processor.
5. Mix and sift all the ingredients together and store in a tightly sealed
jar.
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Chili Powder # 2

1 cup dried chili peppers or
3/4 cup crushed hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup ground cumin
2 Tbls. garlic powder
1 Tbls. oregano
1 Tbls. Cayenne or more to taste

Remove stems and most of seeds from the chili peppers;shred coarsely.
Put all ingredients in blender and whirl until powdered; let chili powder
settle before removing cover of blender.

Store in a tightly sealed jar.
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Ancho Chili Powder

3 large dried ancho chile peppers
2 tsp. cumin seeds
1/4 tsp. whole cloves
1/2 tsp. coriander seeds
1/4 tsp. whole allspice berries
2 Tbls. dried Mexican oregano
1 Tbls. garlic salt

Remove the stems and seeds from the chile peppers.
Tear the chiles into small pieces.
Combine the chiles in a skillet with the cumin, cloves, coriander and
allspice and stir continuously over low heat until there is a faint
crackling noise and the fragrance of the peppers is perceptible.
This will take about two minutes.
Cool completely.
Combine oregano and garlic salt in a spice mill and grind to a fine powder.
Mix well and store airtight.



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