News in Frames: velvety crimson is Kashmir's treasure

Farmers in the Kashmir valleys around Srinagar harvest cockscomb (Celosia cristata) flowers, dry them and grind them into mawal powder, which chefs use to add a natural crimson colour and subtle flavour to traditional dishes such as rogan josh, rista and other wazwan courses.

Source: News in Frames: velvety crimson is Kashmir's treasure — The Hindu

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Topics: kashmir · wazwan · cockscombflower · kashmiricuisine · foodheritage · india · traditionalfood