edient in red chili, tamales, many moles, enchiladas, salsa, soups and any sauce that may need some extra mild heat. You can add them directly to your recipes – sliced, diced or pureed. The whole dried pod can be ground in a blender (with or without the seeds, depending on your heat tolerance) or you may want to skip the work and order our popular Ancho Chili Powder or Ancho Flakes instead. If you want to impart an authentic Mexican flavor to your food, use our whole pods for flavor.