Chili powder Chili powder Chili powder (also powdered chili, chile powder or chilli powder) is the dried, pulverized fruit of one or more varieties of chili pepper, sometimes with the addition of other spices (also sometimes known as chili powder blend). It is used as a spice to add pungency or piquancy and flavor to dishes. In American English, the name is usually spelled "chili". In British English the spelling "chilli" (with two "l"s) is used consistently. Chili powder is used in many different cuisines, including American cuisine, particularly in Tex-Mex, Chinese, Indian, Korean, Mexican, Portuguese, and Thai. Chili powder blends are
Kitfo one would use "kocho", a thick flatbread made from the "ensete" plant. An "ensete" leaf may be used as a garnish. Though not considered a delicacy, "kitfo" is generally held in high regard. "Kitfo" is served on special occasions such as holidays; it is commonly used on the "Finding of the True Cross" or "Meskel" holiday celebrated annually on September 27 in Ethiopia. Kitfo Kitfo (, ), sometimes spelled ketfo, is a traditional dish found in Ethiopian cuisine. "Kitfo" consists of minced raw beef, marinated in "mitmita" (a chili powder-based spice blend) and "niter kibbeh" (a clarified butter infused with