1. Pinch ground asafetida ( optional ) ( available at Indian markets) 2. Generous pinch of asafetida ( available in Indian groceries ), optional 3. Add the asafetida , then the cumin seeds and the ajwain. 4. 1 / 3 teaspoon ground asafetida ( optional ) ( available at Indian markets) 5. When hot, add asafetida , then, a second later, the cumin seeds. 6. Flirting with serious illness if you did not wear a bag of asafetida around your neck. 7. Asafetida is used as a garlic substitute by some people whose religion prevents their eating garlic.8. Asafetida : Dried resinlike substance obtained from the rhizomes ( surface roots ) of several species of giant fennel.9. Some regions include garlic and onion in the seasoning while some regions prefer asafetida ( hing / Inguva ). 10. In other words, don't pick upadobo and asafetida , thinking you can stock your spice cabinet alphabetically.
