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.