A resinous gum from the stem and roots of a wild fennel.
'Asafoetida' is called 'hing' in Hindi.
Asafoetida in Farsi is called "Angah."
Asafoetida is called "Perungayam" in Tamil.
Asafoetida resin is ground by crushing it with a hammer or with stones. Commercially produced asafoetida powder also contains rice flour.
Asafoetida in English...
Khayyam
Asafoetida is a pungent spice used in India. It has a more pleasant odor when cooked than when consumed raw.
Asafoetida
Khayyam
Asafoetida is the dried gum from the stem of a small plant grown in India. The sap is similar to latex. It has a flavor similar to leeks.
hing
Ferula Asafoetida