>> title: Chili Powder
>> category: Spice Blends & Marinades
>> tags: tex-mex, chiles, spice blend, toasted, pantry
>> counters: Taquería
>> aka: chile powder, chilli powder
>> pairs-with: chili-con-carne
>> servings: 16
>> time: 25 min
>> slack: narrow — ground chile scorches in seconds where cumin and coriander take minutes, so it goes in for the last one only

>> step: toast in a dry skillet 2 min
Toast @dried ancho chiles{4}(stemmed, seeded, torn up), @dried guajillo chiles{3}(stemmed, seeded, torn up), and @dried chiles de arbol{2}(stemmed) in a dry #skillet{} over medium heat until they smell like raisins, about ~{2%min}.

>> step: add, toast 1 min more
Add @cumin seeds{1%Tbs} to @&(~1)toasted chiles{} and toast ~{1%min} more, then stir in @dried Mexican oregano{1%Tbs} off the heat.

>> step: cool, grind fine
Cool @&(~1)mixture{} completely, then grind to a fine powder in a #spice grinder{}.

>> step: whisk in
Whisk @garlic powder{1%Tbs}, @onion powder{1%Tbs}, and @smoked paprika{1%tsp} into @&(~1)powder{}.