Cockscomb is locally known as mawal in Kashmir but it is known by many names such as velvet flower, wool flower and amaranth. The Kashmiri cockscomb flower is bright red in color. It is used as an exotic spice in culinary delicacies. Cockscomb is the key ingredient in the much relished signature dishs of Kashmiri wazwan like Rista, lahbi kabab, Rogan Josh, Mirchi korma and more.