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Asafoetida

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A close-up of asafoetida powder and fresh herbs in a traditional Indian kitchen, symbolizing Jain pantry staples and flavor substitutes.
The Pantry

What are Jain pantry staples and root vegetable substitutes?

To replace the pungent flavors of onion and garlic, Jain cooks often turn to asafoetida, a gum extract from a giant fennel variety.

Siobhan O'Connell·September 4, 2026