Wisdom of the Ancients

What is Hing/Asafoetida? It is a resin like gum which is extracted from dried sap of the stem and roots of the Ferula plant which is then crushed in between two heavy stones in the traditional way. Hing has been used since the ancient times in Indian cuisine (in dals, vegetables, khitchari, and also when making filled parathas) and is recommended by Ayurveda. For example, if you are making daal for two people just a single pinch of Hing powder is good but if you are making da