Discussion Thread

On 05/10/2005 01:10pm, Pat wrote:

I get mine in ASDA. They come in a BART SPICE jar & are in little jars inside. Long time away Mamta & Co. Good to be back. regards, Pat

On 08/10/2005 05:10pm, Ian Hoare wrote:

When using Asafoetida - look at the name. "Foetid" isn't exactly attractive as a food descriptor. So, to make it edible, fry it for a second or two in HOT oil, otherwise it really stinks unpleasantly.

I don't think it's an essential component of most dishes, though I couldn't really imagine my "bombay potatoes" (aloo bhajee) without it.

On 20/11/2005 05:11pm, kennyliza wrote:

Asafoetida also goes by the name of Hing. I find it useful in lentil dishes. It does make a difference.

On 27/03/2007 12:03pm, rendez wrote:

kennyliza is right. asafoetida does make a difference while used in lentil based dishes.pakoras are good example. it does have an medicinal effect to nullify any side effect due to high protein content.

On 28/03/2007 01:03pm, Kavey wrote:

Interesting to see this old thread topped again.

We now have a recommended supplier who sells this from a their website - go to the Advice button at the top and click on Suppliers.

On 28/03/2007 07:03pm, AskCy wrote:

I got some and used it adlib in one curry but it really didn't seem to fit.. truth betold it was rather off putting.... Maybe I should have fried it off first as suggest above,.. ?

On 29/03/2007 09:03am, Mamta wrote:

LOL! You did not put it in your curry without frying it in oil first, did you Steven? It smells BAD in it's raw form. You have to heat some oil first and add it to the oil, along with cumin/mustard seeds/carom seeds etc., whichever ones you are using. Or, add it to onions as you fry them, always in hot oil.

Mamta

On 30/03/2007 06:03pm, AskCy wrote:

erm.. I'm saying nothing... ha ha

On 31/03/2007 10:03am, Ann wrote:

I got mine from the supermarket, it's Barts. unfortunately I have to throw it away as it is cut with wheat. I am now looking for pure asafoetida or cut with something else.

On 31/03/2007 02:03pm, AskCy wrote:

Try Spices of India (who are recomended by this site) they have it by "Natco" and their version contains

"Asafoetida Powder (Hing) - Ingredients: asafoetida, gum arabic, ground rice, turmeric. Ref: ISG023 "

Steve

On 31/03/2007 04:03pm, Ann wrote:

Thanks, I have just spent a bundle with them but forgot my powdered milk. I'll add it to my order next week.

On 01/04/2007 07:04am, Mamta wrote:

Hello Ann

If you shop from Spice of India via the link on our website, we get a small amount, to pay towards the running costs of this site. http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/?referrer=mamtaskitchen

Mamta

On 01/04/2007 11:04am, AskCy wrote:

Thats the link I posted :-)

Steve

On 06/04/2007 11:04am, Ann wrote:

Yes I got my wheatfree asafoetida from Spices of India and yes I told them Mamtas Kitchen was the link! Thank you and happy holidays to all!