Chili Powder

• 3 ancho chilies, stemmed, seeded, and cut into strips
• 3 guajillo chilies, stemmed, seeded, and cut into strips
• 3 dried arbol chiles, stemmed, seeded, and cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1. Add the chiles and cumin to a cast iron skillet and toast over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until you begin to smell the cumin toasting, about 4-5 minutes.
2. Set aside to cool.
3. Once cool, place the chile/cumin mixture a blender.
4. Add garlic powder, oregano, and paprika.
5. Blend into a fine powder.
6. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

ancho chilies, guajillo chilies, arbol chiles, cumin seeds, garlic, oregano, paprika

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chili-powder-258309 (may not work)