Asafoetida (Sometimes Spelled Asafetida)...A Little History! Native To Southwestern Asia. A Little Known Spice Outside Of India, Asafoetida Is The Dried Resin Obtained From The Rhizome Of The Giant Fennel Plant. Powdered Asafoetida Has A Strong Odor, Reminiscent Of Picked Garlic. In Most Indian Cooking It Is Used As A Flavour Enhancer And Once Cooked Releases An Onion-Like Flavour. It Is Also Known As Devil's Dung, Asant, Food Of The Gods, Jowani Badian, Stinking Gum, Hing, Hengu, Ingu, Kayam, And Ting. Asafoetida Is Used As A Digestive Aid, In Food As A Condiment, And In Pickling. It Typically Works As A Flavour Enhancer And, Used Along With Turmeric, Is A Standard Component Of Indian Cuisine, Particularly In Lentil Curries Such As Dal, Sambar As Well As In Numerous Vegetable Dishes. It Is Sometimes Used To Harmonize Sweet, Sour, Salty, And Spicy Components In Food. Asafoetida Is Considered A Digestive In That It Reduces Flatulence. Shudh India Spices- Keep Calm And Stay Healthy Our Promise- ""Shudh"" Means ""Pure"" Means Authentic.Perfectly In Tune,This Is What Our Brand Promise And Commit To Provide You The Best And Authentic Spices From Natures Best Resources.With The Knowledge Passed Through Generations,We Passionately Bring You The Best Of Spices From India.
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