Homemade Chili Powder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces dried red chilies, medium heat,preferably ancho and new mexican (the origianl recipe used 4 to 2 respectively)
2 -5 dried red chilies, of greater heat,to taste (like Chile de arbol or cayenne)
1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground oregano (preferably Mexican)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300\u00b0F.
Break the stems from all chiles, and remove the seeds.
Transfer chiles to a baking sheet, and arrange them in a single layer.
Place pan in heated oven.
(The chile de arbol or cayenne pods will be toasted first, so remove them after 4-5 minutes).
Bake the larger pods and additional 4-5 minutes, until they are well dried.
When cool enough to handle, break them into 2 or 3 pieces each.
Transfer pieces to a blender, and pulverize briefly, until you have powder.
Add remaining ingredients, and blend just until combined.
Store chili powder in a jar with a lid, for up to 3 months.