Homemade red chilli powder is a blend of dry red chillies along with coriander seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric roots and fenugreek seeds and is widely used in Indian cooking.
In case you are using regular store bought chilli powder or only red chilli powder to follow my recipes, you can use in the following proportions-
Combine 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder with
-½ teaspoon coriander powder
-¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
-A pinch of cumin powder and fenugreek powder (Optional but this is what gives that extra kick of flavour to the curry)
I always add extra turmeric powder in my dishes, though my red chilli powder has turmeric in it, since it is healthy and gives colour to the dishes.
Avoid using wet hands while using the red chilli powder, the shelf life will decrease and fungus may form.
All the ingredients should dry well in the sun before grinding.
Crush a few garlic pods to small quantities the powder while using to enhance the flavour the the curries.
Store the powder in an air tight container.