In a first, scientists take up cultivation of asafoetida in India
India imports about 1,200 tonnes of raw asafoetida annually from Afghanistan, Iran and Uzbekistan and spends approximately USD 100 million per year for it.
Oct 20, 2020, 13:53 PM IST
Asafoetida: 10 health benefits of the culinary wonder
Asafoetida or hing typically works as a flavour enhancer and, used along withturmeric, is a standard component of Indian cuisine, particularly in lentil curries, such as dal as well as in numerous vegetable dishes.
Nov 01, 2015, 13:08 PM IST
