Red Chili Paint - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
1/2 cup red chili powder, mild-medium-hot, depends on what you want
3/4 cup water

Preparation

Heat oil in small skillet over med heat.
Add the garlic and sautee about 3 minutes, until tender but not brown.
Sprinkle in the chili powder, stirring constantly, and immediately add the water.
Stir until well blended, remove from the skillet, and puree in a blender.
Force the mixture through a fine sieve and place in a plastic squeeze bottle. Store in the refrigerator until needed.