Is there any difference between paprika and chilli powder?

Both paprika and chili powder are spice rack staples. You'd be hard pressed to find a well-stocked kitchen that doesn't include these two powders. But how are they similar and how are they different? Can you substitute one for another in a pinch? Does paprika ever carry an equivalent heat, or is it always milder? read more

Chili Powder is a spice mixture made from a variety of dried and ground spicy chili peppers, cumin, and sometimes paprika. There is no specific recipe for chili powder and its composition will vary from packer to packer. read more

Paprika is from a mild pepper, and can be made sweet smokey hot or regular (not labelled). Red pepper flakes are usually from a pepper with a little more heat. Chili powder usually has cumin & a variety of other spices added in. Use 1, 2 or 3 depending on what you have/like. Also look up the Scoville scale to learn more. read more