chili powder


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chili powder

n.
A seasoning consisting of ground chilies mixed with other spices, such as cumin and oregano.
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chil′i pow`der


n.
a powdered mixture of dried chilies, cumin, oregano, garlic, etc., used as a seasoning.
[1955–60, Amer.]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.chili powder - powder made of ground chili peppers mixed with e.g. cumin and garlic and oreganochili powder - powder made of ground chili peppers mixed with e.g. cumin and garlic and oregano
chilli, chilly, chile, chili, chili pepper - very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
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I rely on dried chili powder, pure ancho if you can find it, but in this recipe, regular blended chili powder also works just fine.
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In a bowl, combine butter, mayo, cheese, lime juice, garlic and chili powder. Add a pinch of salt.
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FAISALABAD -- Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has sealed a unit for manufacaturing poor quality and adulterated red chili powder.
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An utterly unique and delicious snack, the crispy Kale Bhajia features a batter fried kale leaves served with a sprinkling of aromatic cumin seeds and spicy chili powder along with some other condiments.
The owner of Prince of Bengal, a curry house in Tonypandy, South Wales, was accused of throwing chili powder in a customer's face after he complained of the chicken not being up to the mark.
1 long, pointed red pepper 2 tbsp chopped parsley or coriander 3 tbsp oil 1 aubergine diced into 1cm cubes 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp cumin seeds Tin of green lentils, drained 1/4 tsp chili powder Salt and pepper Couple of squeezes of lemon
The Indian chili powder is made from spicy ground chilies and is often hotter that the chili powder available in the US/European stores.
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Add coriander powder to the onions along with chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder and chili powder. Cook the masala well then add tamarind pulp followed by crushed fennel seeds and torn curry leaves for a 2 -3 mins.