Asafoetida, a smelly, acrid spice beloved by Indians, has been used to lace their food for centuries. But it was never cultivated in the region - until now. Last week, scientists planted about 800 ...

What is Hing (Asafoetida)? Hing, also referred to as "asafoetida," is a gum-like resin obtained from the taproots of Ferula plants, native to Central Asia and the Middle East. This resin is ...

To prevent this, people resort to various home remedies. But did you know that keeping a packet of asafoetida with whole ...