Chile-Cumin-Lime Seasoning
The Quirky Foodster Team
About 1/2 cup
Servings
Ingredients
- Chile powder (ancho or a mild-to-medium blend) — 2 tbsp
- Cumin — 1 tbsp
- Dried lime zest or citric acid — 1 tbsp
- Salt — 1 tsp
Method
- Combine all ground/dried ingredients directly.
- Cumin can be lightly toasted before grinding for a deeper flavor.
Origin: Original formula for this reference — a general-purpose bright, tangy seasoning inspired by the chile-lime flavor combination found across Latin American and broader tropical cooking traditions.
Use: A table seasoning or cooking spice for grilled corn, fresh fruit, and grilled meats.
Classic Dishes: A flexible seasoning applicable wherever a bright, tangy, mildly spicy note is wanted.
Storage: Keeps 6 months to a year sealed and dark.
Variations: Closely related in spirit to the commercial Tajín-style seasoning but presented here as an open, adjustable template rather than tied to one specific commercial product.
Substitutions: Tajín-style seasoning as a direct substitute.
- Chile powder (ancho or a mild-to-medium blend) — 2 tbsp
- Cumin — 1 tbsp
- Dried lime zest or citric acid — 1 tbsp
- Salt — 1 tsp
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