Chili Powder

2 tb Cumin seeds or 2 tb ground
4 Dried hot chili peppers ground* or 2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 ts Dried oregano
2 ts Garlic powder
2 ts Onion powder
1 ts Ground allspice
1/8 ts Ground cloves

* If using dried hot chili peppers, remove the seeds before grinding or the mixture will be too hot.

Combine all ingredients in a blender or electric grinder and grind until mixture is a coarse powder. Use in recipes as directed. Yields 1/4 cup.

Source: Rodale's Basic Natural Foods Cookbook.