Mild chili powder?
My mother and I are having trouble finding pure mild chili powder in our area (Superstore, Walmart, Your Independent Grocer, and an Indian grocery store or two. We don't got much else in the suburbs).
Every time we think we've found it, turns out to be a blend of spices. We have no use for that with a full spice cupboard. You guys got any tips?
Best Answer
As you have found, often the generic chili powders that are sold in the US by the major brands like Schwarz aren't pure chili powder, they have other additives like oregano, salt and garlic. The best way to avoid this is to buy a specific variety of chili powder, which would usually be named after the chili used. A few widely available chili powders that you can find in many stores in the US are:
- Paprika: usually very mild, often smoked
- Ancho: these are dried poblanos, generally pretty mild
- Cayenne: mild to medium, not smoked
As to where to find these the Hispanic/Spanish/Mexican sections of supermarkets often have a good selection, otherwise online sources can certainly fit the bill. I've seen chili powder sold in health food stores, sometime by weight, and often they have good variety. I keep a few types around and mix them depending on the effect I want.
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What is a mild chili powder?
Chili powder is a blend of mild chili peppers, spices, garlic and salt. Great for use in Mexican and Southwestern dishes.Which chili powder is least spicy?
Ancho chili powder is made from dried, ground poblano peppers and with an SHU rank ranging between 1,000-1,500 SHUs, it's one of the mildest chili pepper powders you can find. As opposed to the heat of cayenne pepper powder, ancho chili powder is less hot and more earthy and smoky in terms of flavor.What can I use instead of mild chili powder?
Paprika, cumin and cayenne Here's the ratio to use: Substitution Ratio: For every 1 tablespoon chili powder, use 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, and a scant \xbc teaspoon cayenne. You can customize the cayenne to taste based on your spice preference.Is mild chili powder hot?
Darker chili powder has a deeper, more complex flavor, while mild chili powder has a bit less heat and lower flavor intensity.You Can Do It - How To Make Chilli Powder From Harvested Chilli Peppers / Chillies
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You could look for chili powders online. Alternatively, you can buy (mild) dried chillies and grind them to a powder yourself, using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. This way, you can even control the heat levels somewhat by changing the amount of seeds you include.
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