WHITE SAUCE

Ingredients:

1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp plain flour (maida)
1 cup milk
1/4 tsp salt or to taste
1/8 tsp freshly ground black or white pepper powder or to taste
Method:

1. Melt the butter.
2. Add the flour and cook on a slow flame for a minute.
3. Add the milk gradually and stir continually until the sauce thickens.
4. Add salt and pepper and mix well.