Make Chili Powder Yourself – Instructions

How to make your own chili powder

As a basis, choose a type of chili that you like and that has the desired degree of spiciness. Cherry peppers are mild, jalapenos, habanero or cayenne belong to the more fiery types. Make sure the pods are fresh and don’t have any bruises or rotten spots.

• The first step is to dry the chilies. Small chili peppers, such as Tabasco, can be dried whole. Larger, fleshy varieties should be cut into slices. Leave the seeds in the fruit.
• It is best to use your oven for drying. Lay out the pods or slices on parchment paper. Switch the stove to around 70 degrees and let the chilies dry. That takes around eight hours. Turn the chilies halfway through.
• You can also use a food dehydrator to dry. To do this, please follow the operating instructions for your device.
• Be careful when opening the devices. The chili scent can irritate the eyes.
• Alternatively, you can simply air dry the chilies. Place the pods in a sunny, well-ventilated area until the liquid has evaporated. Keep turning the chilies. Or thread the chilies and hang them in the sun. Air drying takes about a month.
• If the chilies are dry, they are ground. Be sure to wear gloves to avoid skin irritation.
  Grind the pods as finely as you like. This works well with a mortar or an electric grater. Coarse pieces are good as a pizza spice.
• Tip: put together your own spice mix with chili. Add garlic, cumin, or cloves, for example. According to taste.