HING / ASAFOETIDA 10 GM

Our Asafoetida (Hing) is organic and hand pounded to create a fine powder retaining all the nutritive value of asafoetida. This pungent spice is commonly used in dals, curries and vegetable preparations.

This pungent spice is commonly used in dals, curries and vegetable preparations. Asafotida, better known as “HingIt  has a fetid smell, but in cooked dishes, it delivers a smooth flavor reminiscent of leeks. Historically, its been used as a medicine for all sorts of ailments. Hing is the most distinctive spice that transforms a dish into something magical. It gives the dish a super-savory element. And since its always cooked in oil, ghee or butter, it yields a full, smooth and satisfying mouth feel and you might miss it when it is not there. Its a very common element of tarkas and can complement any dish. Hing is generally of two types – the powdered form known as “Hingda” and the solid form called “Hing. A very small piece of hing when added to tarka or the dishbrings magnificent taste and aroma.

Ingredients : Hing