Asafetida
From LoveToKnow 1911
ASAFETIDA (asa, Lat. form of Persian aza = mastic, and fetidus, stinking, so called in distinction to asa dulcis, which was a drug highly esteemed among the ancients as laser cyrenaicum, II.
(asafetida)
Ferula assafoetida
Fam: Umbelliferae
Asafoetida gets its name from the Persian aza, for mastic or resin, and the Latin foetidus, for stinking.
Asafetida in powdered form Used plant part
The milk juice (obtained from the root), which becomes a brown, resin-like mass after drying.
Asafetida (also known as asafoetida) is used sparingly in Mid-Eastern cuisines. This flavoring is produced predominantly in India and Iran.
asafetida [ah-sah-FEH-teh-dah] = asafoetida powder = asafoetida = hing = devil's dung = ferula = foetida = food of the gods = heeng = imguva This powdered gum resin imparts a very strong onion-garlic flavor to Indian dishes.
Asafetida (asafoetida) stong flavoring used sparingly in Mid-Eastern cuisines, produced predominantly in India and Iran. Asafetida is derived from a milky sap found in the stalk of a large fennel-like plant.
Asafetida - A gummy resin derived from a special plant. Also comes in powder form. Used as a flavoring or spice in Persian and Indian cooking or as a condiment to be sprinkled over food after it has been cooked.
Combine the besan, buttermilk, haldi powder, asafetida, green chilli paste and salt properly.
Heat the mixture and keep stirring constantly.
When very thick, test by spreading a little paste on a plate.
Hing - Also known as asafetida, and devil's dung. A light brown resin sometimes used as a substitute for garlic ands onions, or in its own right and not as a substitute for anything, it can be found in Indian groceries.
United States; a cooked cheese made from equal portions of fresh and sour milk; frequently sold braided; it melts in gooey strings; also called Chihuahua, Mennonite or Oaxaca cheese; Monterey Jack or Longhorn Cheddar may be substituted. Asafetida ...
To keep the aroma from spreading to other foods, store asafoetida in an airtight container in a cool dark area. The spice is also referred to as asafetida, assafetida, assafoetida, assa foetida, asafotida, devil's dung, devil's dirt, ...
Asafetida - A spice used in India and the Middle East for cooking or as a condiment to be sprinkled over food after it has been cooked. It has a bitter taste and a pungent aroma similar to garlic and truffles.
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