Ingredients

¼cupvegetable oil

2tbspself-rising flour

¼cupNew Mexico chili powder,or California chili powder

8oztomato sauce,(1 can)

1½cupswater

¼tspground cumin

¼tspgarlic powder

¼tsponion salt

salt,to taste

Preparation

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and chili powder, reduce heat to medium, and cook until lightly brown, stirring constantly to prevent burning flour.

Gradually stir in tomato sauce, water, cumin, garlic powder, and onion salt into the flour and chili powder until smooth.

Continue cooking over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes or until thickened slightly. Season to taste with salt.