Good God! I'm on fire!

Appearantly chili powder and ground chilli (yes, 2 l's) are not the same thing. The difference is heat and flavor. The former has good flavor and some heat. The latter has no flavor and immense heat. Read about the converse of my problem with Chili -- by an Aussie in America.

Although Texans pride themselves on the heat of their chili, chili con carne made with merely one tablespoon of the spice "ground chilli" available at any grocers here (without a license) yields a concoction subject to spontaneous combustion -- and, consequently, inedible. I know from experience. Please send Texas Chili Powder!