Enchilada Sauce from Dried Chili Powder
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons flour
4 teaspoons red chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 1/4 cups water
Salt, to taste
Brown flour in butter; add spices and tomato paste. Stir until well blended. Gradually add water, stirring constantly; heat until boiling. If it is not thick enough, cook until desired thickness is reached. It may be thinned by adding a little water if needed.
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