CHILI POWDER

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1                cup  dried red chili pepper -- OR 3/4 cup red pepper flakes
     1/4           cup  cumin
  2        tablespoons  garlic powder
  1         tablespoon  oregano
  1         tablespoon  cayenne -- or to taste

If using the whole chili peppers remove seeds and shred the pod.

Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulverize.  WARNING; LET THE POWDER SETTLE BEFORE OPENING THE LID

Store in an air tight container that is clearly leveled.  If you are making more than one level of heat be certain to put the heat level on your label.

Description:
  "Adjust the temperature in this kitchen staple."
Yield:
  "1 cup"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 176 Calories; 7g Fat (29.4% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 47mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Fat.