Asafoetida Powder

Asafoetida Powder from Old Town Spice Shop, known as hing, is a pungent Indian spice that mellows when cooked into a flavor like caramelized onion and roasted garlic. A pinch goes a long way, and it is traditionally added to legume dishes.

At a glance

• Type: Ground spice (hing)
• Cuisine: Indian
• Flavor: Pungent raw, onion-garlic when cooked
• Ingredients: Asafoetida, wheat flour, gum arabic, mustard oil (contains gluten)
• Use: A pinch at a time
• Vendor: Old Town Spice Shop

Best for

• Dals and bean dishes
• Indian curries and tadka
• Vegetable and lentil stews
• An onion-garlic substitute
• Pickles and spice blends
• Gifts for Indian-cooking fans

How to use

Add a small pinch to hot oil at the start of cooking, especially in legume and vegetable dishes, where it mellows into a savory onion-garlic note.

Flavor profile

Sharp and pungent raw, turning into a mellow, savory caramelized-onion and roasted-garlic flavor once cooked.

About Old Town Spice Shop

Old Town Spice Shop blends and sells single spices and seasoning blends for everyday home cooking.