Ratanjot Root (Onosma Echioides)- Alkanna Tinctoria

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Sold as “Ratanjot Root (Onosma Echioides)- Alkanna Tinctoria - Alkanet Root - Ratanjyot Jadd (Pack of 3, 100g Each)”

Ratan Jot or Alkanna tinctoria, also commonly known as alkanet, is a plant that belongs to the Borage family. This plant's roots produce a red coloring material which is used as a red dye. It is also used in many households to give food its trademark red color,used as a food colouring in Indian recipes such as Kashmiri Rogan Josh and Tandoori chicken. Now if you are a fan of Indian and Pakistani food, you will be familiar with both these dishes and their signature red colour.