Enchilada Sauce from Dried Chili Powder

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose 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

Instructions

1. Brown flour in butter; add spices and tomato paste. Stir until well blended.
2. 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.