Southwestern Spice Rub - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. cumin seed
1 tsp. coriander seed
8 dried chiles, steamed and seeded
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper

Preparation

Cook cumin and coriander seed in a small skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, 3 minutes.
Combine seeds, chiles and remaining ingredients in an electric blender; process until mixture resembles coarse powder.
Store in airtight container.