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रेसिपी यूज़िंग हींग - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Recipes using asafoetida in Hindi)
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Asafoetida recipes | 2122 Indian Hing recipes |

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. 

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    204

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    106

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 158

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    97

    calories per serving

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    33

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    Recipe# 2572

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    270

    calories per serving

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    304

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 5016

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    0

    calories per serving

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    157

    calories per serving

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    194

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    137

    calories per serving

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    27

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    42

    calories per serving

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    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 2283

    06 December, 2024

    43

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    Recipe# 4304

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    188

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    122

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 4057

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    297

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 1779

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    153

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    Recipe# 775

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    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 2889

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    144

    calories per serving

    172

    calories per serving

    microwave makai korma recipe | microwave corn kurma | quick Indian sweet corn korma | microwave makki korma … More..

    124

    calories per serving

    Next only to Idli and Dosa, Pongal is amongst the most popular breakfast recipes in South India.Usually made … More..

    43

    calories per serving

    This pickle is an old traditional favourite of Gujarat and is of enormous popularity amongst all Gujaratis. Gunda … More..

    395

    calories per serving

    rasam idli recipe | South Indian rasam idli with rasam recipe | restaurant style rasam idli | rasam … More..

    204

    calories per serving

    Delightful to behold, your kids will yearn to grab a bite of these delicious wraps! Pleasant pink coloured … More..

    106

    calories per serving

    aloo beans sabzi recipe | potato and French beans curry | French beans aloo sabzi | with 27 … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    chaat masala recipe | chaat masala powder recipe | homemade chaat masala | with 14 amazing images.This chaat … More..

    97

    calories per serving

    moong dal toast recipe | Indian moong toast | lentil toast | crispy moong toast for breakfast | … More..

    33

    calories per serving

    A delectable pickle of Bhavnagari chillies stuffed with a tongue-tickling mixture of mustard and fennel seeds, spiked up … More..

    270

    calories per serving

    Innovative to the core, the Dhokla Simla Mirch is an easy but amazing dish that is sure to … More..

    304

    calories per serving

    bhindi sambhariya recipe | stuffed okra fry | Gujarati style stuffed bhindi | with 24 amazing images. stuffed … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    This high protein variation of the traditional gujarati savory cake uses moong dal and semolina. Rich in folic … More..

    157

    calories per serving

    aloo matar ki sukhi sabzi recipe | dry aloo matar sabzi | quick Indian aloo matar | potato … More..

    194

    calories per serving

    chawli beans bajra paratha | healthy green chawli beans roti | long beans veg paratha | with 30 … More..

    172

    calories per serving

    dahi kachori recipe | khasta kachori chaat | moong dal raj kachori chaat | raj kachori recipe | … More..

    137

    calories per serving

    Sindhi kadhi, ever imagined making kadhi in a pressure cooker ?? try this recipe before you say no! … More..

    27

    calories per serving

    Horsegram is a special pulse, which imbibes a mind-blowing aroma and flavour when roasted. Here, horsegram is combined … More..

    42

    calories per serving

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

    39

    calories per serving

    chutney podi recipe | Thengai powder | chutney podi with coconut | with 30 amazing images. chutney podi … More..

    109

    calories per serving

    moong dal and spring onion paratha recipe | Indian moong dal stuffed paratha | healthy moong dal paratha … More..

    18

    calories per serving

    methia no masala recipe | koro sambar | Gujarati sambar masala | with 14 amazing images.methia no masala … More..

    43

    calories per serving

    semolina corn pancakes recipe | rava corn chilla | vegetarian corn fritters | Crispy Corn and Semolina Patties … More..

    188

    calories per serving

    Give your regular kadhi a nutrient boost by adding sprouts to it. A traditional tempering gives the Sprouts … More..

    122

    calories per serving

    peru vegetable sabzi recipe | healthy peru nu shaak | amrud sabji | with 30 amazing images. peru … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Made in just 1 teaspoon of oil, this puffed cereal and cornflakes chivda is lighter and healthier than … More..

    210

    calories per serving

    besan masala peanuts recipe | microwave besan masala groundnut recipe | healthy besan masala peanuts | no fry … More..

    297

    calories per serving

    tamarind rice | South Indian style tamarind rice | pulihora rice | puliyogare rice | chitrannam rice | … More..

    153

    calories per serving

    mag dal ni kachori recipe | Gujarati mag dal ni kachori | dal kachori | with 40 amazing … 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..

    144

    calories per serving

    Name your flavour and you will get it in this chaat. Aromatic herbs, peppy spice powders, crunchy onions … More..

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