‘Asa’ means gum in Persian, and ‘foetida’ means stinky in Latin. But in India, it’s just called hing. If you accidentally get hing on your hands, it lingers no matter how many times you ...

So India's tropical plateaus and plains ... Take the most popular variety of hing in the country, for instance - the white Kabuli hing. "You can't put it on your tongue. You will need water ...

Additionally, hing has found its way into some vegetarian and vegan dishes around the world as a substitute for garlic and onions. Its pungent aroma and umami taste can add depth to a variety of ...