Khayyam
Hing is a Hindi word. In Malayalam it is known as "kaayam" and in English, "Asafoetida."
'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...
One delicious recipe that includes asafoetida as an essential ingredient is Indian dal tadka. This dish is made with lentils, spices, and asafoetida, which adds a unique flavor to the dish.
Asafoetida
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.
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Ferula Asafoetida