Dry Chile Mixture -- Chili Powder If you think you'll use it all at once, then by all means use fresh garlic, but if you intend to make it for storage, please use garlic powder or granules. 3 tsp dried ground chile 2 tsp ground coriander seed 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin seed 1/2 tsp garlic granules or powder OR 5 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 tsp dried crushed oregano Combine all of the ingredients together. Related Articles Meet Herb