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Indian Asafoetida recipes. Hing recipes. Asafoetida, which is more commonly known as hing in India, is a resin that is made from fennel plants. It is grown mostly in Iran and Afghanistan and is said to have been introduced to India in the 16th century. It is mostly sold in a powdered form and it widely using in Indian cooking.

 Nylon Khaman Dhokla ( Gujarati Recipe) Nylon Khaman Dhokla ( Gujarati Recipe)

Hing when uncooked is very pungent but gives a very nice umami flavor to the food once cooked. It is an essential in Indian cooking and is used in a lot in dals, subzis and sambhars along with other spices like turmeric.

 

Hing Recipes for Snacks and Accompaniments

Hing has such a strong flavor that even a small quantity is enough for a large amount of food. Apart from the usual curries and mains, asafoetida is also used to flavor many snacks and accompaniments with it. The most common way to use it is to add it to the oil, cook it for a few seconds and then add the rest of the ingredients. Khaman Dhokla, a Gujarati favorite, has a pretty mild taste till it is jazzed up with mustard seeds and hing. Even the ever favorite Vada Pav, which is made hardly with 4-5 ingredients, has a great taste of hing.  

Vada PavVada Pav

 

Since asafoetida gives a pleasant umami flavor that slightly represents the taste of onion and garlic, it acts as a substitute for those flavors in Jain Recipes. Indian Jain recipes like Cooked Rice Pancakes and Masala Puri are perfect examples of how this unique spice is used in Indian Jain Cuisine. Apart from this, hing is also used for pickling.

 Masala Puris Served with Curds and Chunda, Masala Puri for Breakfast Masala Puris Served with Curds and Chunda, Masala Puri for Breakfast

The addition of asafoetida makes for a tongue tickling pickle like Lehsun Ka Achaar, and these flavors are not only limited to pickles but also tangy dips like Achaari Dip.

 

Asafoetida Recipes for Indian Food 

Another way of cooking hing is to add it to water to water and boil so that the flavor gets encompassed well. This is usually done in south Indian curries like Sambhar, where a whole blend of spices is boiled in water to get a flavor bomb in the sambhar to eat with rice, idlis or Dosas.

SambharSambhar

 

The same way it is used in Rasam, a tomato and tamarind thin soup with varying spices. Asafoetida is cooked with a buttermilk to make flavorful Gujarati Kadhi.

KadhiKadhi

Asafoetida flavors rice, dals and subzi dishes as well that too in the whole of India. Starting form Brinjal Rice, Khichdis to Aloo Methi and Sagu, all these have the taste of hing. Even though it is used widely in Indian cuisine, it takes a little getting used to for the people who try it for the first time as the flavor is pungent.

 Brinjal Rice Brinjal Rice

To get rid of this, but still enjoy the flavor, you can add it to tadka, or tempering, over the food.

 

There is no rule as to what you can add tempering to, it can vary from snacks like Vegetable Rava Idli and Khandvi to dals like Khatta Moong.

 Khandvi ( Besan Gujarati Khandvi) Khandvi ( Besan Gujarati Khandvi)

 

Benefits of Hing

Hing ( Asafoetida) : The active compound 'coumarin' helps in managing blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Asafoetida is known to have anti-bacterial properties, which helps to keep asthma at bay. Asafoetida is an age-old remedy for bloating and other stomach problems like flatulence.

 Khatta Moong ( Gujarati Recipe) Khatta Moong ( Gujarati Recipe)

The best solution is to gulp down little hing with water or dissolve it in water and sip it. It can also be used along with curd or almond oil as a hair mask. It helps to prevent dryness of hair and smoothen as well as strengthen hair.

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Enjoy our collection of indian asafoetida recipes below. 

  • Keerai Vadai is one of the most popular South Indian evening snacks, enjoyed with a hot cup of … More..

    Recipe# 7437

    19 February, 2018

    78

    calories per serving

  • This South Indian chutney, replete with the nutty flavour of chana dal and the peppy flavour of spices, … More..

    Recipe# 7442

    19 February, 2018

    61

    calories per serving

  • The Mullangi Sambhar is an all-time favourite of the South Indians, especially those in Tamil Nadu where it … More..

    Recipe# 7446

    20 February, 2018

    166

    calories per serving

  • The Mooli ke Patte ki Kadhi is a quick and easy dish to make but totally mind-blowing when … More..

    Recipe# 7449

    20 February, 2018

    238

    calories per serving

  • Banana Sambhariyu is a typical Gujarati preparation of bananas cooked with a special freshly-made masala that combines coconut … More..

    Recipe# 7465

    05 March, 2018

    283

    calories per serving

  • Here’s a zesty rice preparation dominated by the crunch and nutty flavour of peanuts, highlighted by notes of … More..

    Recipe# 7469

    06 March, 2018

    311

    calories per serving

  • Uppu Urundai is a quick and easy steamed South Indian breakfast recipe that is made with minimal ingredients. … More..

    Recipe# 7474

    09 March, 2018

    42

    calories per serving

  • Here’s a quick and easy everyday subzi with a classic Malvani touch. The rustic mealy texture of cooked … More..

    Recipe# 7499

    28 March, 2018

    174

    calories per serving

  • Palak is easily available and loved by most people, so we are always exploring new and healthy means … More..

    Recipe# 7500

    04 April, 2018

    201

    calories per serving

  • It may sound odd and rather lavish to use cashews as a main ingredient in gravies, but because … More..

    Recipe# 5804

    11 April, 2018

    297

    calories per serving

  • Gojjus or pastes are a popular component of Andhra cuisine. These spicy pastes, made with a combination of … More..

    Recipe# 7073

    03 May, 2018

    317

    calories per serving

  • Ragda Patties is an all-time favourite Mumbai roadside snack, comprising crisp and spicy potato patties drowned in a … More..

    Recipe# 7250

    04 May, 2018

    351

    calories per serving

  • A quick and easy accompaniment from the Karnataka repertoire, the Tomato Gojju is a spicy tomato curry with … More..

    Recipe# 7532

    07 May, 2018

    84

    calories per serving

  • Jazz up your tea-time with this awesomely crunchy snack that hails from Karnataka.Very famous in the Mysore region, … More..

    Recipe# 7538

    10 May, 2018

    50

    calories per serving

  • Here’s an awesomely tasty fast food from the kitchens of South Africa. An all-time favourite in that region, … More..

    Recipe# 7531

    11 May, 2018

    369

    calories per serving

  • Oh! Have you been missing out on vada pav because of its fat content? This low calorie version … More..

    Recipe# 4245

    14 May, 2018

    266

    calories per serving

  • Khatta Dhokla Using Homemade Flour | Traditional Gujarati Dhokla | Dahi Dhokla | Sour Dhokla | The Khatta Dhokla … More..

    Recipe# 7556

    18 May, 2018

    199

    calories per serving

  • Cheese Stuffed Vada Pav recipe | Mumbai Cheese Vada Pav |  Cheesy Vada Pav |  The iconic Vada Pav, … More..

    Recipe# 7584

    15 June, 2018

    210

    calories per serving

  • Do those awesome greens tempt you in the market? Go ahead and pick all of them, and pump … More..

    Recipe# 7587

    16 June, 2018

    115

    calories per serving

  • Cabbage Stuffed Capsicum is a unique recipe, which makes a great starter for parties. It is quite easy … More..

    Recipe# 2828

    18 June, 2018

    20

    calories per serving

  • Methambo is one of the best known pickles. Gujaratis are great consumers of all sorts of sweet and … More..

    Recipe# 3179

    22 June, 2018

    113

    calories per serving

  • Add zest to life with this bone-strengthening treat! With a bouquet of healthy ingredients including curds, fenugreek, spinach … More..

    Recipe# 3828

    20 April, 2019

    257

    calories per serving

  • Chila is a sumptuous pancake made with flours or lentils. There are quick and elaborate versions, light and … More..

    Recipe# 1758

    01 July, 2019

    215

    calories per serving

  • This one’s a great meal by itself. Nutritious and tasty, it can be cooked in a jiffy if … More..

    Recipe# 5813

    29 August, 2019

    1084

    calories per serving

  • sev recipes | besan sev | homemade sev | besan sev for chaats | sev for diwali | … More..

    Recipe# 2859

    03 September, 2019

    42

    calories per serving

  • ragda patties | chaat ragda patties | ragda recipe | ragda patties street food | with 60 amazing … More..

    Recipe# 2881

    03 September, 2019

    0

    calories per serving

  • batata nu shaak | bateta nu shaak | Gujarati potato sabzi | with 18 amazing imagesBatata Nu Shaak … More..

    Recipe# 1801

    04 September, 2019

    243

    calories per serving

  • rava dosa | onion rava dosa | crispy rava dosa | instant rava dosa | sooji ka dosa … More..

    Recipe# 1509

    07 September, 2019

    116

    calories per serving

  • Curd Rice for Babies and Toddlers | Curd Rice for Babies | Curd Rice for Kids | Toddler … More..

    Recipe# 3048

    10 September, 2019

    358

    calories per serving

    78

    calories per serving

    Keerai Vadai is one of the most popular South Indian evening snacks, enjoyed with a hot cup of … More..

    61

    calories per serving

    This South Indian chutney, replete with the nutty flavour of chana dal and the peppy flavour of spices, … More..

    166

    calories per serving

    The Mullangi Sambhar is an all-time favourite of the South Indians, especially those in Tamil Nadu where it … More..

    238

    calories per serving

    The Mooli ke Patte ki Kadhi is a quick and easy dish to make but totally mind-blowing when … More..

    283

    calories per serving

    Banana Sambhariyu is a typical Gujarati preparation of bananas cooked with a special freshly-made masala that combines coconut … More..

    311

    calories per serving

    Here’s a zesty rice preparation dominated by the crunch and nutty flavour of peanuts, highlighted by notes of … More..

    42

    calories per serving

    Uppu Urundai is a quick and easy steamed South Indian breakfast recipe that is made with minimal ingredients. … More..

    174

    calories per serving

    Here’s a quick and easy everyday subzi with a classic Malvani touch. The rustic mealy texture of cooked … More..

    201

    calories per serving

    Palak is easily available and loved by most people, so we are always exploring new and healthy means … More..

    297

    calories per serving

    It may sound odd and rather lavish to use cashews as a main ingredient in gravies, but because … More..

    317

    calories per serving

    Gojjus or pastes are a popular component of Andhra cuisine. These spicy pastes, made with a combination of … More..

    351

    calories per serving

    Ragda Patties is an all-time favourite Mumbai roadside snack, comprising crisp and spicy potato patties drowned in a … More..

    84

    calories per serving

    A quick and easy accompaniment from the Karnataka repertoire, the Tomato Gojju is a spicy tomato curry with … More..

    50

    calories per serving

    Jazz up your tea-time with this awesomely crunchy snack that hails from Karnataka.Very famous in the Mysore region, … More..

    369

    calories per serving

    Here’s an awesomely tasty fast food from the kitchens of South Africa. An all-time favourite in that region, … More..

    266

    calories per serving

    Oh! Have you been missing out on vada pav because of its fat content? This low calorie version … More..

    199

    calories per serving

    Khatta Dhokla Using Homemade Flour | Traditional Gujarati Dhokla | Dahi Dhokla | Sour Dhokla | The Khatta Dhokla … More..

    210

    calories per serving

    Cheese Stuffed Vada Pav recipe | Mumbai Cheese Vada Pav |  Cheesy Vada Pav |  The iconic Vada Pav, … More..

    115

    calories per serving

    Do those awesome greens tempt you in the market? Go ahead and pick all of them, and pump … More..

    20

    calories per serving

    Cabbage Stuffed Capsicum is a unique recipe, which makes a great starter for parties. It is quite easy … More..

    113

    calories per serving

    Methambo is one of the best known pickles. Gujaratis are great consumers of all sorts of sweet and … More..

    257

    calories per serving

    Add zest to life with this bone-strengthening treat! With a bouquet of healthy ingredients including curds, fenugreek, spinach … More..

    215

    calories per serving

    Chila is a sumptuous pancake made with flours or lentils. There are quick and elaborate versions, light and … More..

    1084

    calories per serving

    This one’s a great meal by itself. Nutritious and tasty, it can be cooked in a jiffy if … More..

    42

    calories per serving

    sev recipes | besan sev | homemade sev | besan sev for chaats | sev for diwali | … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    ragda patties | chaat ragda patties | ragda recipe | ragda patties street food | with 60 amazing … More..

    243

    calories per serving

    batata nu shaak | bateta nu shaak | Gujarati potato sabzi | with 18 amazing imagesBatata Nu Shaak … More..

    116

    calories per serving

    rava dosa | onion rava dosa | crispy rava dosa | instant rava dosa | sooji ka dosa … More..

    358

    calories per serving

    Curd Rice for Babies and Toddlers | Curd Rice for Babies | Curd Rice for Kids | Toddler … More..

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