Asafoetida, a smelly, acrid spice beloved by Indians, has been used to lace their food for centuries. But it was never cultivated in the region - until now. Last week, scientists planted about 800 ...

Asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida), also known as hing, has ancient roots. It was a popular spice in Greek and Roman times, said ...

paprika and asafoetida (hing). Our own one is more than 60 years old and has travelled through several continents and generations. Dhruti Shah Many South Asian homes have a masala dabba spice box ...

Hing is often added to lentil dishes, rice, pickles, and spice blends like garam masala to enhance their taste and aroma. Types of Hing (Asafoetida) Raw Hing: This is the purest form of hing and ...

It doesn’t stop there! Tomatoes, curry leaves, and spices like garam masala, asafoetida (hing), coriander, and turmeric add complexity and complete the flavor. Once the base is assembled ...

Drawn by his culinary acumen and expertise, we reached out to chef Varun Inamdar asking his pro advice on how to make a delicious, homemade aloo gobi.

Kanji Vada is one such dish that is savoured during the festival. It is spicy drink made with spices such as asafoetida, red chilli, black salt etc, served along with vada made from moong dal. It is ...