Originally Posted by
kanatakiwi
I have answered my own question about Chili powder...
Before you embark on your next grocery shopping trip to stock up for that big pot of chili you've been craving, note that chili powder is not the same as chile powder. Chile powder consists purely of dried and ground chile peppers, while chili powder is a combination of ground dried chiles, oregano, cumin, garlic and salt.
Uses
Chili powder is most commonly used to season chili. It also shows up in enchiladas, spice rubs, and other Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes.
From the same website as Brian's refrito recipe
i have come across recipes to make your own "chili powder" or here you can buy what they call "chili seasoning" (greggs brand in the little cardboard boxes). it is pretty close to chili powder, but i add a little more paprika and cumin to my recipes since this chili seasoning seems to be missing something.
