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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. 

  • Tindora or tendli is very popular in the south, especially andhra. I prepared this dish with a tempering … More..

    Recipe# 5793

    16 May, 2013

    0

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  • Stuffed khandvi, something very innovative and contemporary that your guest will truly enjoy. Must try !! More..

    Recipe# 5210

    20 May, 2013

    346

    calories per serving

  • Ragda made from soaked and boiled white peas, tempered with mustard seeds and asafoetida, serve it as a … More..

    Recipe# 5796

    20 June, 2013

    236

    calories per serving

  • I do not know whether to say that gujarat is at the heart of vegetarian cuisine, or whether … More..

    Recipe# 5490

    25 June, 2013

    0

    calories per serving

  • French beans foogath recipe | Goan style French beans foogath | healthy South Indian stir fry | Jain … More..

    Recipe# 3543

    11 July, 2013

    104

    calories per serving

  • Soya bean nuggets and peas simmered in a tangy curd based gravy. More..

    Recipe# 4119

    23 July, 2013

    247

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 39

    26 July, 2013

    106

    calories per serving

  • A scrumptious iron and fibre-rich snack made with fenugreek leaves and bajra flour, methi na dhebra is a … More..

    Recipe# 5846

    01 August, 2013

    46

    calories per serving

  • Sindhi kadhi showcases a rare combination of vegetables like corn, cluster beans, drumsticks, ladies finger and bottle gourd … More..

    Recipe# 4031

    02 August, 2013

    168

    calories per serving

  • Corn and potato handvo with coconut sauce, the innovation here is not just in the handvo, but in … More..

    Recipe# 5227

    28 August, 2013

    213

    calories per serving

    Recipe# 2261

    19 September, 2013

    440

    calories per serving

  • A tasty subzi loaded with iron and proteins, the matha chi bhaji is typical homely fare as the … More..

    Recipe# 5924

    20 October, 2013

    125

    calories per serving

  • An elaborate recipe, no doubt! it might take a little time to prepare, but is definitely not tough … More..

    Recipe# 5934

    12 November, 2013

    0

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  • A masaledar paneer stuffing is sandwiched between two layers of a luscious and flavorful yam mixture with tangy … More..

    Recipe# 5977

    31 December, 2013

    448

    calories per serving

  • Rajma and spinach wraps, this dish is a complete nutritious meal that provides all the necessary nutrients for … More..

    Recipe# 5347

    23 January, 2014

    290

    calories per serving

    Recipe# 1531

    06 February, 2014

    219

    calories per serving

  • Sindhi kadhi showcases a tasty combination of vegetables like drumsticks, ladies finger and carrot in tamarind-flavoured gravy perked … More..

    Recipe# 6005

    07 February, 2014

    0

    calories per serving

  • Chana, toovar and green moong dal is a protein-rich combination of dals prepared in an authentic indian style, … More..

    Recipe# 6009

    07 February, 2014

    0

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  • Here is a no-fuss meal with a south indian flavour. You will love the aroma and flavour brought … More..

    Recipe# 6010

    07 February, 2014

    0

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  • Like all other kashmiri preparations, this roti has a delicate blend of spices. I have used milk to … More..

    Recipe# 3566

    08 April, 2014

    185

    calories per serving

  • People coming over for high-tea? these savory parathas in a smaller size will make an ideal snack. Peas … More..

    Recipe# 5727

    15 April, 2014

    159

    calories per serving

  • Yummy paneer balls baked with a creamy spinach sauce, this dish has an exquisite and sumptuous nature that … More..

    Recipe# 4748

    19 April, 2014

    0

    calories per serving

  • If you love tacos, wraps and just veggie-loaded snacks, you will love this stuffed dosa too! The Stuffed … More..

    Recipe# 3608

    20 April, 2014

    132

    calories per serving

  • Mix-shape-microwave, and there you have delicious Spinach Dumplings on the plate, ready to be relished with green chutney. … More..

    Recipe# 863

    26 April, 2014

    29

    calories per serving

  • This is traditionally sold on the streets of gujarati towns. It is another version of vada pav made … More..

    Recipe# 2875

    08 May, 2014

    219

    calories per serving

    Recipe# 1905

    10 May, 2014

    0

    calories per serving

  • Not sure how to use up the remaining ridge gourd lying in your fridge? Make some delicious dal … More..

    Recipe# 633

    12 May, 2014

    103

    calories per serving

  • Spinach and sweet corn are a great combination in any form – pulao, sandwich, subzi or khaas! This … More..

    Recipe# 3535

    14 May, 2014

    129

    calories per serving

  • A rich and masaledar filling of poppy seeds, nigella seeds and dried ginger powder, combined with freshly-pounded masala … More..

    Recipe# 2199

    14 May, 2014

    77

    calories per serving

  • You are likely to have tried several variants of paneer subzi, but mostly with a creamy tomato base. … More..

    Recipe# 5735

    23 May, 2014

    373

    calories per serving

    0

    calories per serving

    Tindora or tendli is very popular in the south, especially andhra. I prepared this dish with a tempering … More..

    346

    calories per serving

    Stuffed khandvi, something very innovative and contemporary that your guest will truly enjoy. Must try !! More..

    236

    calories per serving

    Ragda made from soaked and boiled white peas, tempered with mustard seeds and asafoetida, serve it as a … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    I do not know whether to say that gujarat is at the heart of vegetarian cuisine, or whether … More..

    104

    calories per serving

    French beans foogath recipe | Goan style French beans foogath | healthy South Indian stir fry | Jain … More..

    247

    calories per serving

    Soya bean nuggets and peas simmered in a tangy curd based gravy. More..

    106

    calories per serving

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

    46

    calories per serving

    A scrumptious iron and fibre-rich snack made with fenugreek leaves and bajra flour, methi na dhebra is a … More..

    168

    calories per serving

    Sindhi kadhi showcases a rare combination of vegetables like corn, cluster beans, drumsticks, ladies finger and bottle gourd … More..

    213

    calories per serving

    Corn and potato handvo with coconut sauce, the innovation here is not just in the handvo, but in … More..

    125

    calories per serving

    A tasty subzi loaded with iron and proteins, the matha chi bhaji is typical homely fare as the … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    An elaborate recipe, no doubt! it might take a little time to prepare, but is definitely not tough … More..

    448

    calories per serving

    A masaledar paneer stuffing is sandwiched between two layers of a luscious and flavorful yam mixture with tangy … More..

    290

    calories per serving

    Rajma and spinach wraps, this dish is a complete nutritious meal that provides all the necessary nutrients for … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Sindhi kadhi showcases a tasty combination of vegetables like drumsticks, ladies finger and carrot in tamarind-flavoured gravy perked … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Chana, toovar and green moong dal is a protein-rich combination of dals prepared in an authentic indian style, … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Here is a no-fuss meal with a south indian flavour. You will love the aroma and flavour brought … More..

    185

    calories per serving

    Like all other kashmiri preparations, this roti has a delicate blend of spices. I have used milk to … More..

    159

    calories per serving

    People coming over for high-tea? these savory parathas in a smaller size will make an ideal snack. Peas … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Yummy paneer balls baked with a creamy spinach sauce, this dish has an exquisite and sumptuous nature that … More..

    132

    calories per serving

    If you love tacos, wraps and just veggie-loaded snacks, you will love this stuffed dosa too! The Stuffed … More..

    29

    calories per serving

    Mix-shape-microwave, and there you have delicious Spinach Dumplings on the plate, ready to be relished with green chutney. … More..

    219

    calories per serving

    This is traditionally sold on the streets of gujarati towns. It is another version of vada pav made … More..

    103

    calories per serving

    Not sure how to use up the remaining ridge gourd lying in your fridge? Make some delicious dal … More..

    129

    calories per serving

    Spinach and sweet corn are a great combination in any form – pulao, sandwich, subzi or khaas! This … More..

    77

    calories per serving

    A rich and masaledar filling of poppy seeds, nigella seeds and dried ginger powder, combined with freshly-pounded masala … More..

    373

    calories per serving

    You are likely to have tried several variants of paneer subzi, but mostly with a creamy tomato base. … More..

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