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Asafoetida
The Hindu alternative to garlic. A hard resin formed from the roots of plants native to Iran and India. It has a pungent unpleasant smell, which disappears when cooked and a delicate garlic flavor develops..
Definition
The Hindu alternative to garlic. A hard resin formed from the roots of plants native to Iran and India. It has a pungent unpleasant smell, which disappears when cooked and a delicate garlic flavor develops. Usually in a ground powder.