Asafoetida (Ferula assafoetida) (Urdu ہینگ), alternative spelling asafetida, (also known as devil's dung, stinking gum, asant, food of the gods, Kaayam (Malayalam), Hing (Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu), Ingua (Telugu), Ingu (Kannada), Perungayam (Tamil), Hilteet, and giant fennel)'s a species of Ferula native to Iran. Asafoetida has a pungent garlic smell when raw, but in cooked dishes, it delivers a smooth flavor, reminiscent of leeks. Uses Cooking This spice's used… (More on Asafoetida)