Best Hing Ever. (Asafoetida / Asafetida)

Best Hing Ever is a pure, highly aromatic asafetida (hing) from Pure Indian Foods, made from the dried resin of a giant fennel-family plant. Pungent when raw, it mellows into a savory, garlicky note when cooked in ghee, and it is up to 8 to 10 times stronger than most grocery-store hing, so a pinch goes a long way. It is offered in powder (Green and gluten-free Blue labels) and pure resin lump (Gold label).

At a glance

• Type: Asafetida (hing), Pantry seasoning
• Source: Wild-crafted resin of Ferula assa-foetida
• Ingredients: Asafoetida (hing) and edible gum, nothing else added
• Strength: 8 to 10 times stronger than typical compound hing
• Labels: Green (powder), Blue (gluten-free powder), Gold (pure resin lumps)
• Vendor: Pure Indian Foods

Best for

• An onion and garlic substitute for low-FODMAP and IBS-friendly cooking
• Tempering (tadka) in ghee for dals and curries
• Seasoning lentils, beans, and gas-prone vegetables
• Adding savory depth to South Indian vegetarian dishes
• Boosting marinaras, scrambles, and grain dishes
• A gift for serious home cooks and spice lovers

How to use

Add a pinch to hot ghee or oil and let it sizzle for a few seconds, then build the dish on top. With the lump form, grate or crush a tiny amount and use sparingly.

Flavor profile

Sharp and pungent raw, turning mellow, full-bodied, and garlicky once cooked in fat, with hints of sauteed leeks and onions.

About Pure Indian Foods

Pure Indian Foods is a family-run maker of organic ghee, spices, and traditional Indian pantry staples.

Made by Pure Indian Foods, based in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.