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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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No plant now known from Libya or N. Africa produces a resin that resembles asafoetida.
Ruchi also has instant food mixes, spice powders and asafoetida under its belt, apart from a small presence in dates.
Fry red chillies, urad dal and asafoetida till it turns red.
She came in a week later reporting that the herbs were working, especially the asafoetida and ginger combination.
Place the flour, turmeric, cumin, coriander, asafoetida and salt in a bowl.
When they crackle, add the dried chilli, asafoetida and curry leaves, give them a stir and pour the mixture over the broth.

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