Omega Food Colour Orange Red Bush: orange-red powder colour for tandoori, biryani and jalebi. Single 100 g tub.
This is an orange-red powder food colour. Food colouring is any dye, pigment or substance that imparts colour when added to food or drinks, and it is supplied as liquids, powders, gels or pastes; powders are common in South Asian kitchens. A tiny pinch gives tandoori chicken, chicken tikka and fish marinades their bright orange-red look, and it colours biryani rice, jalebi, sweet rice and some sweets. Dissolve the powder in a teaspoon of water or milk first for even colour, then add it drop by drop. Too much colour looks artificial, so start small. Always check the label for the permitted colours and usage limits. Keep the tub tightly closed and dry, as damp powder clumps and stains. Some cooks prefer saffron or Kashmiri chilli instead.
