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 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.