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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. 

  • A tantalisingly flavourful bhaji prepared with aromatic dill leaves, the Shepu chi Bhaji is an all-time favourite Maharashtrian … More..

    Recipe# 6191

    06 December, 2024

    235

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 3187

    06 December, 2024

    43

    calories per serving

  • Gujarati suva kadhi recipe | shepuchi kadhi | suva kadhi | with 20 amazing images. Gujarati suva kadhi … More..

    Recipe# 3671

    06 December, 2024

    96

    calories per serving

  • Hot samosas topped with an innovative coconut kadhi, khajur imli ki chutney and green chutney. This spicy chaat … More..

    Recipe# 4010

    06 December, 2024

    414

    calories per serving

  • Indian vada pav recipe | Mumbai street food vada pav | vada pav with spicy chutney | how … More..

    Recipe# 4847

    06 December, 2024

    189

    calories per serving

  • Great taste without oil! If that’s hard to believe, just try this recipe first. This Khatti Meethi Dal … More..

    Recipe# 4185

    06 December, 2024

    116

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 2283

    06 December, 2024

    43

    calories per serving

  • Typically served with soup as a starter or light dinner, the Veg Stuffed French Bread can also be … More..

    Recipe# 2315

    06 December, 2024

    218

    calories per serving

  • bhavnagri mirchi recipe | fresh bhavnagri chillies pickle Indian style | Gujarati bhavnagri chilli pickle | healthy bhavnagri … More..

    Recipe# 5614

    06 December, 2024

    9

    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

    06 December, 2024

    50

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 644

    06 December, 2024

    119

    calories per serving

    Recipe# 4118

    06 December, 2024

    146

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 5244

    06 December, 2024

    137

    calories per serving

  • When you deep-fry dumplings of fenugreek leaves bound together by wheat flour and besan, you get really tasty … More..

    Recipe# 2348

    06 December, 2024

    590

    calories per serving

  • rice rava dosa recipe | instant rice rava dosa | no fermentation semolina rava dosa | with 20 … More..

    Recipe# 2351

    06 December, 2024

    183

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 771

    06 December, 2024

    174

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 4304

    06 December, 2024

    188

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 5016

    06 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

  • Bengal gram is abundantly used in Rajasthani cooking because it grows in plenty in the arid desert conditions. … More..

    Recipe# 3363

    06 December, 2024

    393

    calories per serving

  • Khichu fans claim it to be the tastiest snack in the world! Indeed, piping hot khichu, with its … More..

    Recipe# 6596

    06 December, 2024

    88

    calories per serving

  • vegetable khichdi for babies and toddlers | easy homemade khichdi for babies | vegetable moong dal khichdi for … More..

    Recipe# 3050

    06 December, 2024

    218

    calories per serving

  • Malagapadi (or Molagu pudi) in South India is prepared and stored in containers to accompany dosa, idlis and … More..

    Recipe# 3649

    06 December, 2024

    488

    calories per serving

  • Just a look at the ingredients list of this recipe will speak volumes about it! Tasty and satiating, … More..

    Recipe# 2554

    06 December, 2024

    162

    calories per serving

  • oats cabbage roti recipe | oats cabbage paratha | healthy oats and wheat roti for weight loss | … More..

    Recipe# 6215

    06 December, 2024

    56

    calories per serving

  • Khapoli is undoubtedly the destination for vada pav! Here is the original recipe straight from the famous Khapoli … More..

    Recipe# 1254

    06 December, 2024

    270

    calories per serving

  • Phulkopir Dalna is an integral part of Bengali cuisine, and any Bengali in any part of the world … More..

    Recipe# 7379

    06 December, 2024

    88

    calories per serving

  • varagu upma recipe | healthy kodri upma | foxtail millet vegetable snack | with 30 amazing images. varagu … More..

    Recipe# 3253

    06 December, 2024

    119

    calories per serving

  • A delicious starter made with split yellow gram and curds and tempered with sesame seeds and mustard seeds. More..

    Recipe# 2825

    06 December, 2024

    170

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 3048

    06 December, 2024

    358

    calories per serving

    235

    calories per serving

    A tantalisingly flavourful bhaji prepared with aromatic dill leaves, the Shepu chi Bhaji is an all-time favourite Maharashtrian … More..

    43

    calories per serving

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

    96

    calories per serving

    Gujarati suva kadhi recipe | shepuchi kadhi | suva kadhi | with 20 amazing images. Gujarati suva kadhi … More..

    414

    calories per serving

    Hot samosas topped with an innovative coconut kadhi, khajur imli ki chutney and green chutney. This spicy chaat … More..

    189

    calories per serving

    Indian vada pav recipe | Mumbai street food vada pav | vada pav with spicy chutney | how … More..

    116

    calories per serving

    Great taste without oil! If that’s hard to believe, just try this recipe first. This Khatti Meethi Dal … More..

    43

    calories per serving

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

    218

    calories per serving

    Typically served with soup as a starter or light dinner, the Veg Stuffed French Bread can also be … More..

    9

    calories per serving

    bhavnagri mirchi recipe | fresh bhavnagri chillies pickle Indian style | Gujarati bhavnagri chilli pickle | healthy bhavnagri … 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..

    119

    calories per serving

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

    146

    calories per serving

    A simple tomato based curry More..

    137

    calories per serving

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

    590

    calories per serving

    When you deep-fry dumplings of fenugreek leaves bound together by wheat flour and besan, you get really tasty … More..

    183

    calories per serving

    rice rava dosa recipe | instant rice rava dosa | no fermentation semolina rava dosa | with 20 … More..

    174

    calories per serving

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

    188

    calories per serving

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

    0

    calories per serving

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

    393

    calories per serving

    Bengal gram is abundantly used in Rajasthani cooking because it grows in plenty in the arid desert conditions. … More..

    88

    calories per serving

    Khichu fans claim it to be the tastiest snack in the world! Indeed, piping hot khichu, with its … More..

    218

    calories per serving

    vegetable khichdi for babies and toddlers | easy homemade khichdi for babies | vegetable moong dal khichdi for … More..

    488

    calories per serving

    Malagapadi (or Molagu pudi) in South India is prepared and stored in containers to accompany dosa, idlis and … More..

    162

    calories per serving

    Just a look at the ingredients list of this recipe will speak volumes about it! Tasty and satiating, … More..

    56

    calories per serving

    oats cabbage roti recipe | oats cabbage paratha | healthy oats and wheat roti for weight loss | … More..

    270

    calories per serving

    Khapoli is undoubtedly the destination for vada pav! Here is the original recipe straight from the famous Khapoli … More..

    88

    calories per serving

    Phulkopir Dalna is an integral part of Bengali cuisine, and any Bengali in any part of the world … More..

    119

    calories per serving

    varagu upma recipe | healthy kodri upma | foxtail millet vegetable snack | with 30 amazing images. varagu … More..

    170

    calories per serving

    A delicious starter made with split yellow gram and curds and tempered with sesame seeds and mustard seeds. 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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