Mit'mit'a

Ingredients

 * 10 lb serrano pepper
 * ¼ cup cardamom
 * 2 tbsp cloves
 * 1 cup salt

Directions

 * 1) Dry chilies in the sun or moderate oven until crisp and then pound lightly.
 * 2) Heat cloves, salt and cardamom separately.
 * 3) Mix with the chile mixture and grind together to fine powder.
 * 4) Use as needed.
 * 5) Store in tight container or jar.