Step 1

In a medium saucepan whisk together vegetable oil, chili powder and flour until smooth.

Step 2

Heat mixture over medium heat, bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and let simmer about 15 seconds, while stirring*.

Step 3

While whisking pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Then add in cumin, cocoa powder, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, coriander and cinnamon then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently, then reduce heat to low and let simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Let cool slightly then use as desired (if you like the sauce a little less thinner you can thin with a bit of broth or water).