Many such things are used in Ayurveda which is present in your kitchen itself. Such effective things include celery seeds, black salt and asafoetida. The medicinal properties of these three things are ...

Asafoetida has been in the news recently thanks to the first sapling being planted in India, in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul valley. The spotlight on hing would have made Laljee Godhoo happy. Laljee ...

Hing or asafoetida helps relieve gas and digestive issues due to its medicinal properties. It contains anti-bacterial, anti-spasmodic, laxative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-flatulent effects. Adding ...

Asafoetida really stinks, so you won’t have to. The resin gets its name from the Persian word “aza” and the Latin word “foetida,” referring to its strong sulfurous odor. In Indian herbal medicine ...

Whoever decided to find out what asafoetida tastes like must have been very, very hungry. One of its nicknames – devil’s dung – gives an idea of its stinking pungency. It comes from the root of the ...

Asafetida is extensively used for flavoring curries, sauces, and pickles. It is also added in buttermilk to solve woes of indigestion. Asafoetida is the raisin-like gum extract of a plant. It is an ...

Celebrated in ancient Persian texts as a food of the gods, asafoetida has historically been revered for its potent aroma and therapeutic applications, particularly in digestive and inflammatory ...

Gas and bloating can undoubtedly give you a hard time. A hearty meal is often accompanied with the constant uneasy feeling, which can further give rise to various indigestion problems. If you have ...

It has a reputation for clearing the room, but it's worth sticking around to get to know this deceptively charming spice. --- Discover the comforts of Indian home cooking with Adam D'Sylva, Helly ...