Strong aroma! Asafoetida, having the strongest aroma of any spice is a savoury enhancer in Indian veg cuisine and a vital ingredient in cooking and pickling. It is a dried resin obtained from rhizome of Giant Fennel plant often used as a garlic/onion substitute in cooking and rightly called “Food of the Gods”. Aromatic, stimulates apettite, adds strong flavour, improves digestion, aids in bloating.