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Title: Ratan jot / ratanjot ?
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on February 05, 2012, 02:22 PM

Looking at some of Ajoy Joshi's recipes this afternoon, I noticed that in his recipe for Rogan Josh (Kashmiri style) he specifies 1/4 cup ratan jot infusion.  Now I have never encountered Ratan Jot before, but a web search revealed a couple of slightly disturbing facts : 1) It is used in soap making (http://jenorasoaps.blogspot.com/2010/10/ratanjot-alkanet.html). and 2) the seeds are markedly purgative. (http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/1587/1/IJTK%207%282%29%20269-272.pdf).  Neither of these is going to deter me from trying it, but I would be interested to know if others have used Ratan Jot, and if so, whether it added anything by way of flavour as opposed to colour.

** Phil.

Title: Re: Ratan jot / ratanjot ?
Post by: Les on February 05, 2012, 02:51 PM

Never heard of it Phil till now, But reading about it I don't think I'll be trying it any time soon ;)
Are you going to use Goat meat the same as Ajoy? or stick with lamb?

Les

Title: Re: Ratan jot / ratanjot ?
Post by: DalPuri on February 05, 2012, 02:58 PM

I just had a quick look at a few links Phil.
I couldnt see anything bad about it. Alkanet root has been used for centuries. I'm sure its all over my garden as one of the weeds  :D

(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/15fef9d174e0f328d770944e1d564c11.jpg)

Pat Chapman is selling it too  ;)

Frank.

Title: Re: Ratan jot / ratanjot ?
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on February 05, 2012, 03:19 PM

OK, thanks guys.  Goat for me : I /love/ goat -- even better than mutton, IMHO.
** Phil.

Title: Re: Ratan jot / ratanjot ?
Post by: Les on February 05, 2012, 03:36 PM

Keep us posted Phil, and let us know how it goes, I like the look of Ajoy's recipes, Not your usual base sauce food
Happy Cooking ;D

Les

Title: Re: Ratan jot / ratanjot ?
Post by: Unclefrank on February 05, 2012, 08:16 PM

Didnt know whether you knew Phil but theres another link to a picture by picture guide http://thoughtsfromajoy.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/recipe-for-rogan-josh-kashmiri-pandit-style/ (http://thoughtsfromajoy.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/recipe-for-rogan-josh-kashmiri-pandit-style/)

Title: Re: Ratan jot / ratanjot ?
Post by: gary on February 05, 2012, 08:43 PM

Is it a variety of Omphalodes, or 'Baby Blue Eyes'

Title: Re: Ratan jot / ratanjot ?
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on February 06, 2012, 10:06 AM

Quote from: Unclefrank on February 05, 2012, 08:16 PM

Didnt know whether you knew Phil but theres another link to a picture by picture guide http://thoughtsfromajoy.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/recipe-for-rogan-josh-kashmiri-pandit-style/ (http://thoughtsfromajoy.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/recipe-for-rogan-josh-kashmiri-pandit-style/)

Yes, that's where I first read of Ratan Jot, Unclefrank.  Definitely a new one on me, and I thought I knew my spices !
** Phil.

Title: Re: Ratan jot / ratanjot ?
Post by: martinvic on February 06, 2012, 02:14 PM

Isn't it  just a food colouring rather than a spice Phil?

Title: Re: Ratan jot / ratanjot ?
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on February 06, 2012, 04:11 PM

Quote from: martinvic on February 06, 2012, 02:14 PM

Isn't it  just a food colouring rather than a spice Phil ?

Yes, I'm sure you're right.
** Phil.