A mixture of ground, dried red chiles blended with other spices and herbs. The mixture may include cumin, oregano, paprika, coriander and salt.
A melange of pulverized chili peppers, herbs, and spices is a commonly utilized ingredient in the culinary traditions of Mexico and South America. This combination may fluctuate in intensity, ranging from saccharinely gentle to blisteringly spicy, and therefore, is not necessarily an adequate replacement for pulverized red pepper or cayenne.