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What is asafoetida?

What is asafoetida? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A resinous gum from the stem and roots of genus Ferula, especially Ferula assa-foetida, having a strong, unpleasant smell, with culinary and medical uses. [from 14th c.]
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A variety of flavoured saunf, fruity breath-fresheners and indigenous Indian spices like asafoetida and amchur come at Rs.40 for a 100 gm packet.
When they crackle, add the dried chilli, asafoetida and curry leaves, give them a stir and pour the mixture over the broth.
Ruchi also has instant food mixes, spice powders and asafoetida under its belt, apart from a small presence in dates.
An enema of asafoetida is effective in treating threadworms and other intestinal parasites.
Saute the leaves with a little ghee, roast the urad dal and chilli and grind with salt and asafoetida.
The ingredients asafoetida, galbanum and opoponax are all strong-smelling resins derived from plants.

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