Asafoetida Powder (Hing Powder)

NaturevibeBotanicalsSKU: V7-CN26-AMQD

Size: 500 gm
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Description

What's Inside?
  • Ferula assa-foetida is a species of Ferula endemic to Southern Iran.
  • It is the source of asafoetida, but its production is confined to Southern Iran, especially the area near Lar.
  • Outside its native range, other asafoetida-producing species are often misidentified as F. assafoetida
  • Asafoetida Powder is a sulfurous-smelling gum-resin that's extracted from Furcula plants. 
  • Asafoetida resin is produced by solidifying juice that comes out of cuts made in the plant's living roots.

Benefits?

  • Asafoetida Powder has vitamin B12, D, E, Magnesium, Copper, Selenium & Zinc.
  • Asafoetida Powder is rich in fiber aids.
  • Adds flavor to food.

Uses?

  • Just a pinch or two of organic asafoetida powder will give your dish that slightly funky Indian flavor while enhancing all the other ingredients around it.
  • It's great in curries and Indian dishes, but because of its burnt-oniony-garlicky flavor.
  • You can add 1/2 tsp of Asafoetida powder directly in hot oil (tempering method), along with other whole spices, and continue to cook as per the recipe. 
  • Add it in between the cooking process along with other ingredients while making the base curry sauce.

Substitute?

    • Research says that the best substitute for Asafoetida powder is Garlic powder, Garlic Minced or Onion Powder
    • Tiny amounts give a gentle lift to cheese dishes, eggs, salad dressings, and fish. 


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