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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Super easy and full of flavor enchilada sauce for chicken and bean enchiladas.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 CUPS
Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Wheat flour or All purpose flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon Paprika or Red chili powder (adjust accordingly)
  • 1/2 tablespoon Crushed Garlic or Garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup Tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon Oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon Cumin seeds powder
  • 2 cups Water or Stock
  • Salt to taste
  • 1.5 tablespoon Olive oil/Butter

Instructions

  • Assemble: all the ingredients.
  • Heat a kadhai...
  • Add oil and flour to it. Mix and cook until its bubbly and light brown in color. Add in all the spices one by one.
  • Pour in water and whisk it well. Make sure no lumps are formed. Mix in tomato puree.
  • Bring it to a boil. Adjust your seasonings and take it off the flame. Allow it to cool down completely.
  • If you prefer strain it through a strainer or use it as is.
  • Enchilada sauce is ready to use.