Asafoetida
Asafoetida is involved in most Indian dishes to enhance smell, taste and flavour. It exudes a rich and pungent smell which adds that extra zing to the sambar or lemon rice or tamarind rice. Asafoetida is also known as Hing in Hindi. The health benefit of this is that it aids digestion and prevents bloating.
Asafoetida
Asafoetida is involved in most Indian dishes to enhance smell, taste and flavour. It exudes a rich and pungent smell which adds that extra zing to the sambar or lemon rice or tamarind rice. Asafoetida is also known as Hing in Hindi. The health benefit of this is that it aids digestion and prevents bloating.
Asafoetida has reached the Indian subcontinent centuries ago. It is a native of Iran and Afghanistan. It is extracted from a resin-like substance from Ferula, a thick rooted plant similar to celery.
Kayal Asafoetida is flavoury and aromatic in nature. Just one pinch of Kayal Asafoetida can make your vegetarian dish a tough competitor to the other non-vegetarian dishes. It is also especially great with healthy veggies like Cauliflower, Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas(Channa) and Potatoes.
For those who enjoy exotic, tasty vegetarian dishes Kayal Asafoetida is a must-try.