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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. 

  • Try this interesting ‘re-mix’ of traditional patwadi with scrumptious sweet corn, bengal gram flour and everyday spices, made … More..

    Recipe# 5553

    26 March, 2011

    190

    calories per serving

  • We have made a quick and healthy version of the lip-smacking rajasthani snack by dressing up protein and … More..

    Recipe# 5561

    22 April, 2011

    37

    calories per serving

  • The raw mango is so closely associated with the indian cuisine,that almost every community has an array of … More..

    Recipe# 4951

    15 May, 2011

    5436

    calories per serving

  • Dhokla and chillies cooked together to get the scrumptious accompaniment. More..

    Recipe# 2849

    31 May, 2011

    150

    calories per serving

  • This version of corn and maize flour dhokla turns out well in the microwave provided you mix the … More..

    Recipe# 5488

    06 June, 2011

    250

    calories per serving

  • A quick and appetizing breakfast. All you need to do to make this dish in a jiffy is … More..

    Recipe# 3613

    08 June, 2011

    220

    calories per serving

  • Protein-rich moong sprouts pulao can be made quite easily and quickly in the microwave. Keep some sprouts ready … More..

    Recipe# 730

    09 June, 2011

    236

    calories per serving

  • Does kadhi always have to be curd-based? not really. Experiment with this tamatar ki kadhi. The tanginess of … More..

    Recipe# 735

    10 June, 2011

    156

    calories per serving

  • With coriander and peppercorns playing a high note, the customary soup of southern india is a hot favourite … More..

    Recipe# 736

    10 June, 2011

    20

    calories per serving

  • aloo tamatar sabzi recipe | bhandare wale aloo ki sabzi | no onion aloo sabzi | poori wale … More..

    Recipe# 4154

    16 June, 2011

    163

    calories per serving

    Recipe# 1776

    22 September, 2011

    225

    calories per serving

  • This bite-sized savoury snack is a perfect sunday evening treat when kand is in season. It is sure … More..

    Recipe# 775

    14 December, 2011

    40

    calories per serving

  • As the ‘trevti’ in the title suggests, this is a combination of three dals simmered with spices. The … More..

    Recipe# 783

    14 December, 2011

    186

    calories per serving

  • Green tomato kadhi is tangy and spicy kadhi with combination of green tomatoes and green chillies. It is … More..

    Recipe# 771

    23 January, 2012

    174

    calories per serving

  • Stir-fried navalkol, is a quick stir-fried recipe. Mildly spice and great to have in winter months when it … More..

    Recipe# 507

    30 January, 2012

    0

    calories per serving

  • The batata vada burger can be thought of as a variant of mumbai’s famous vada pav, which is … More..

    Recipe# 582

    19 March, 2012

    0

    calories per serving

  • Spinach and toovar dal used for this mildly spiced recipe, makes this dal a rich calcium source. Serve … More..

    Recipe# 644

    28 August, 2012

    119

    calories per serving

  • Aloo palak is a very easy and simple recipe with a combination of cubed potatoes and chopped spinach … More..

    Recipe# 4402

    14 September, 2012

    154

    calories per serving

  • Set your imagination free and experiment with these interesting chilkewali moong dal chilas. You can change the stuffing … More..

    Recipe# 4915

    19 November, 2012

    157

    calories per serving

  • The aromatic flavours of this traditional South Indian dish are truly irresistible. The speciality of this sambhar is … More..

    Recipe# 3298

    26 November, 2012

    151

    calories per serving

  • Serve this gujarati delicacy in any party, and keep that winning smile ready for you will be accosted … More..

    Recipe# 1279

    26 November, 2012

    186

    calories per serving

  • Poha and oats chivda,fibre rich oats, iron rich poha and protein rich chana dal make for a healthy … More..

    Recipe# 5056

    29 December, 2012

    0

    calories per serving

  • A versatile, traditional south indian recipe, which goes just as well with rice as with puris or chapatis. More..

    Recipe# 4900

    16 January, 2013

    167

    calories per serving

  • A simple and ready-in-a-jiffy recipe. Avoid cooking it on a high flame or for a long period as … More..

    Recipe# 4903

    16 January, 2013

    0

    calories per serving

  • Kadhi lovers will enjoy this one - a yummy combination of non-fried moong dal dumplings and the traditional … More..

    Recipe# 5072

    18 January, 2013

    228

    calories per serving

  • Jeera-pepper rasam, some times common cold and feverishness after pregnancy call for a hot and spicy antidote – … More..

    Recipe# 5073

    18 January, 2013

    0

    calories per serving

  • Amani kozhakatai, these delicately-seasoned steamed rice balls are made as an offering during ganesh chaturthi in tamilnadu, but … More..

    Recipe# 5130

    21 January, 2013

    0

    calories per serving

  • This is a street side snack from central india. "puri bhaji" was everyone’s favourite dish for breakfast, especially … More..

    Recipe# 2888

    03 March, 2013

    0

    calories per serving

  • Samosa pav, an equally popular brother of the famous vada pav! deep-fried samosas with a spicy potato and … More..

    Recipe# 5278

    21 March, 2013

    76

    calories per serving

  • This is a delightful journey for your palate. It is truly a fantasy for anyone who is a … More..

    Recipe# 2882

    10 April, 2013

    0

    calories per serving

    190

    calories per serving

    Try this interesting ‘re-mix’ of traditional patwadi with scrumptious sweet corn, bengal gram flour and everyday spices, made … More..

    37

    calories per serving

    We have made a quick and healthy version of the lip-smacking rajasthani snack by dressing up protein and … More..

    5436

    calories per serving

    The raw mango is so closely associated with the indian cuisine,that almost every community has an array of … More..

    150

    calories per serving

    Dhokla and chillies cooked together to get the scrumptious accompaniment. More..

    250

    calories per serving

    This version of corn and maize flour dhokla turns out well in the microwave provided you mix the … More..

    220

    calories per serving

    A quick and appetizing breakfast. All you need to do to make this dish in a jiffy is … More..

    236

    calories per serving

    Protein-rich moong sprouts pulao can be made quite easily and quickly in the microwave. Keep some sprouts ready … More..

    156

    calories per serving

    Does kadhi always have to be curd-based? not really. Experiment with this tamatar ki kadhi. The tanginess of … More..

    20

    calories per serving

    With coriander and peppercorns playing a high note, the customary soup of southern india is a hot favourite … More..

    163

    calories per serving

    aloo tamatar sabzi recipe | bhandare wale aloo ki sabzi | no onion aloo sabzi | poori wale … More..

    40

    calories per serving

    This bite-sized savoury snack is a perfect sunday evening treat when kand is in season. It is sure … More..

    186

    calories per serving

    As the ‘trevti’ in the title suggests, this is a combination of three dals simmered with spices. The … More..

    174

    calories per serving

    Green tomato kadhi is tangy and spicy kadhi with combination of green tomatoes and green chillies. It is … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Stir-fried navalkol, is a quick stir-fried recipe. Mildly spice and great to have in winter months when it … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    The batata vada burger can be thought of as a variant of mumbai’s famous vada pav, which is … More..

    119

    calories per serving

    Spinach and toovar dal used for this mildly spiced recipe, makes this dal a rich calcium source. Serve … More..

    154

    calories per serving

    Aloo palak is a very easy and simple recipe with a combination of cubed potatoes and chopped spinach … More..

    157

    calories per serving

    Set your imagination free and experiment with these interesting chilkewali moong dal chilas. You can change the stuffing … More..

    151

    calories per serving

    The aromatic flavours of this traditional South Indian dish are truly irresistible. The speciality of this sambhar is … More..

    186

    calories per serving

    Serve this gujarati delicacy in any party, and keep that winning smile ready for you will be accosted … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Poha and oats chivda,fibre rich oats, iron rich poha and protein rich chana dal make for a healthy … More..

    167

    calories per serving

    A versatile, traditional south indian recipe, which goes just as well with rice as with puris or chapatis. More..

    0

    calories per serving

    A simple and ready-in-a-jiffy recipe. Avoid cooking it on a high flame or for a long period as … More..

    228

    calories per serving

    Kadhi lovers will enjoy this one - a yummy combination of non-fried moong dal dumplings and the traditional … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Jeera-pepper rasam, some times common cold and feverishness after pregnancy call for a hot and spicy antidote – … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Amani kozhakatai, these delicately-seasoned steamed rice balls are made as an offering during ganesh chaturthi in tamilnadu, but … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    This is a street side snack from central india. "puri bhaji" was everyone’s favourite dish for breakfast, especially … More..

    76

    calories per serving

    Samosa pav, an equally popular brother of the famous vada pav! deep-fried samosas with a spicy potato and … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    This is a delightful journey for your palate. It is truly a fantasy for anyone who is a … More..

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