Homemade Chili Powder

• 1 1/2 ounces dried red chilies, medium heat,preferably ancho and new mexican (the origianl recipe used 4 to 2 respectively)
• 2 -5 dried red chilies, of greater heat,to taste (like Chile de arbol or cayenne)
• 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
• 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon ground oregano (preferably Mexican)

1. Preheat oven to 300u0b0F.
2. Break the stems from all chiles, and remove the seeds.
3. Transfer chiles to a baking sheet, and arrange them in a single layer.
4. Place pan in heated oven.
5. (The chile de arbol or cayenne pods will be toasted first, so remove them after 4-5 minutes).
6. Bake the larger pods and additional 4-5 minutes, until they are well dried.
7. When cool enough to handle, break them into 2 or 3 pieces each.
8. Transfer pieces to a blender, and pulverize briefly, until you have powder.
9. Add remaining ingredients, and blend just until combined.
10. Store chili powder in a jar with a lid, for up to 3 months.

red chilies, red chilies, cumin seeds, garlic, ground oregano

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/homemade-chili-powder-97816 (may not work)