Guest guest Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Dear Sir, Asofotida is a sap of a tree from Iran.The name of the plant is devils dung,stinking gum,etc.It is a herbaceous perennial plant.The sap dries and turns a deep colour.The smell also becomes sharp.It is an adultration that is available.It is mixed with rice flour and arabic gum.It is used to highten the flavour and taste of the food.It is used in veg food in Indian cuisine by and large. - In gourmet-garden-of-spicy-vegetarian- eatin , " Lynne Gardiner " <tsimandnef wrote: > > What is asofoetida? I am in Australia, so some of our names are different. > If you have no other name for it, can you tell me whether it is > Mexican/South American or what so that I can find an appropriate store here > to try. Thanks. > This recipe sounds just so delicious and I have paw paw (papaya) growing and > nearly ripe. > Merry Christmas to all from a new member. > Lynne > > - > " Gypsy G " <bohemian_river > > Wednesday, December 26, 2007 12:02 AM > Papaya Tomatillo Chutney > > > > Papaya Tomatillo Chutney > > > > 1 tablespoon salad oil > > 1 small papaya cut into 1/4 inch chunks > > 1 teaspoon asofoetida > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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