An appetizer or an abhorrent? A medicine or a pesticide? Asafoetida sounds innocent enough – it’s a wild fennel plant native to Afghanistan, Iran and Uzbekistan. The resin from its roots is used in ...

Asafoetida, commonly known as hing, is a staple spice in many kitchens, especially in Indian cuisine. This aromatic resin, derived from the roots of certain plants in the celery family, is not just ...