Holiday Red Chile Sauce Nm

Yield:	1 Servings
Categories:	Southwest, Chile, Sauces

24		Dried red chile pods (mild to hot according to taste)
4	c	Water; (4 to 5)
2	ts	Ground cumin
2	ts	Salt
2		Cloves garlic; minced
1/4	c	Dried onion flakes
1	tb	Tomato sauce(optional)