No Result
View All Result
Bliss & Good
  • Home
  • Nutrients
  • Beauty
  • Essential Oils
  • Cooking Substitute
  • Recipes
  • Home
  • Nutrients
  • Beauty
  • Essential Oils
  • Cooking Substitute
  • Recipes
No Result
View All Result
Bliss & Good
No Result
View All Result

5 Easy to Find Substitutes for Chili Powder

Bliss & Good Team by Bliss & Good Team
July 19, 2022
in Cooking Substitute
Pin
Share6
6 Shares

substitute for chili powder

Cooks have to deal with being out of a necessary ingredient more often than not. Even if the ingredient is something as basic as chili powder, you might not find some in your kitchen storage while cooking dishes like chili con carne. 

But you don’t have to panic if chili powder is not available as chili powder substitutes are relatively easy to find. If you are into Tex-Mex or American cuisine, then it is highly likely that some of these alternatives are in your kitchen already. 

Here are some of the alternatives of chili powder you can look into!

1. Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper is very closely related to jalapenos and bell peppers. As the origin of cayenne pepper is Central and South America, you won’t find it challenging to get this in local markets if you are from this part of the world. 

It is a very popular spice used in so many different traditional and modern cooking styles. Its smokiness and heat turned it into a very good substitute to chili powder. 

The nutrition profile of cayenne pepper is very impressive. For ages, it has been used as a medicinal herb in many parts of the world. It contains fiber, protein, potassium, manganese, riboflavin, and five different types of vitamins. [1]

2. Chipotle Powder

Chipotle powder looks a lot like chili powder. Though many expect these two spices to be the two sides of the same coin, they have some significant differences. Chili powder is more of a seasoning blend while chipotle powder is an ingredient itself. 

But regardless of the differences, the chipotle powder can be used as an excellent alternative to chili powder. Manufactured chili powder is most often mixed with oregano, cumin powder, and garlic powder. While using chipotle powder, adding these spices will give you a pretty similar flavor. 

Overall heat and smokiness produced by chipotle powder are higher than chili powder. That’s why you should be careful while using chipotle powder as a chili powder substitute. [2]

3. Ancho Powder

Interestingly, most of the flavor you receive from chili powder is actually from ancho powder. If the flavor is what you are looking for instead of heat and smokiness, then ancho powder should be your first choice as a substitute.

Ancho powder is regularly used in many chili powder blends. Many chefs use this powder alongside traditional chili powder. 

As ancho powder is made from ground poblano peppers without additives, it is recommended to use half the amount of chili powder in different recipes while used as a substitute. 

Poblano peppers can generate quite some heat. So adding the same amount of ancho powder in place of chili powder can make your food extremely hot and spicy. Don’t forget to add other complementary spices as well. [3]

4. Harissa

It is a North African chili paste that works as a very effective chili powder substitute. Harissa is made from smoked chili peppers, garlic, and various other types of spices like coriander and cumin. 

Chili powder is used in dishes for the subtle heat and flavor. You can get the same from harissa as well. The best part is, you can even make harissa at home if you have dry chili, olive oil, garlic, cumin, aromatic spice, and coriander. 

Harissa is able to directly substitute chili powder in most of the dishes as its heat and smokiness level is quite similar to chili powder. 

5. Pasilla

If you are into traditional Mexican dishes and want a substitute for chili powder in this specific cuisine, pasilla would be a perfect choice. Pasilla is made of pasilla chilies that are used in mole sauces and many other popular Mexican recipes. 

Pasilla has an earthy flavor that pairs quite well with spices like cumin. Thus, it works great in most of the Mexican dishes that require chili powder as an ingredient. The taste of the dish can be slightly altered with this substitute, but it will remain delicious. 

The Bottom Line

These substitutes for chili powder are appropriate for different cuisines and dishes. Pick yours considering the kind of dish you are cooking. If you can’t find any of these in nearby stores, there is another way. 

You can attempt making your chili powder from scratch. As chili powder is a mixture of different spices and most of its components are very common, you can surely give it a shot. 

The main ingredients you’ll need for this are dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and last but not least, sweet paprika. 

Pin
Share6
6 Shares
Pin67Share296Tweet185
Bliss & Good Team

Bliss & Good Team

Related Posts

Cooking Substitute

6 Best Substitutes for Cayenne Pepper: You Should Consider for Your Dish

by Bliss & Good Team
June 30, 2022
Cooking Substitute

5 Extraordinary Smoked Paprika Substitutes for Your Spicy Food

by Bliss & Good Team
July 3, 2022
Cooking Substitute

6 Caraway Seed Substitutes you Can Find in Your Local Grocery Shop

by Bliss & Good Team
June 30, 2022
Cooking Substitute

5 Substitutes for Carrot: Just as Good as the Orange Root Veggie

by Bliss & Good Team
May 23, 2022
Cooking Substitute

7 Substitutes for Watercress for Different Dishes

by Bliss & Good Team
June 30, 2022
Cooking Substitute

7 Nutritious Substitutes for Cinnamon 

by Bliss & Good Team
August 1, 2022
Cooking Substitute

7 Substitutes for Basil in Pesto, Pasta, Soup and MORE

by Bliss & Good Team
June 30, 2022
Cooking Substitute

7 Healthy Substitutes for Sesame Oil for Everyday Dishes

by Bliss & Good Team
July 19, 2022
Cooking Substitute

These 6 Substitutes for Maple Syrup May Prove Useful 

by Bliss & Good Team
June 30, 2022
No Result
View All Result

Categories

  • Beauty (47)
  • Cooking Substitute (41)
  • Essential Oils (97)
  • Nutrients (176)
  • Recipes (22)
  • Substitute (2)

Popular Post

  • 4 Best Essential Oils for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

    743 shares
    Share 296 Tweet 185
  • 11+ Incredible Health Benefits of Bergamot Oil (With Infographic)

    742 shares
    Share 296 Tweet 185
  • 8 Health Benefits of Oysters You Need to Know

    740 shares
    Share 296 Tweet 185
  • 21 Home Remedies for Foot Fungus, Nail Fungus & Athlete’s Foot

    741 shares
    Share 296 Tweet 185
  • 12 Anti-Inflammatory Herbs That You Should Know About

    742 shares
    Share 296 Tweet 185
  • Peppermint Oil for Hair : 8 Reasons to Use

    739 shares
    Share 296 Tweet 185
  • 13 Health Benefits Rosemary Oil: Uses for Skin and Hair

    742 shares
    Share 296 Tweet 185

POPULAR

Essential Oils

4 Best Essential Oils for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

March 9, 2022
Nutrients

11+ Incredible Health Benefits of Bergamot Oil (With Infographic)

March 9, 2022
Nutrients

8 Health Benefits of Oysters You Need to Know

March 17, 2022
Beauty

21 Home Remedies for Foot Fungus, Nail Fungus & Athlete’s Foot

May 30, 2022
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Affiliate Disclaimer
Follow Us:

© 2022 All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
    • Home – Layout 1
    • Home – Layout 2
    • Home – Layout 3

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In