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रेसिपी यूज़िंग हींग - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Recipes using asafoetida in Hindi)
હીંગઉપયોગ કરીને વાનગીઓ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Recipes using asafoetida in Gujarati)

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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    170

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 2826

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    271

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 4010

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    414

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    497

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    172

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    Recipe# 2875

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    219

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 6162

    06 December, 2024

    204

    calories per serving

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    96

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 5710

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    Recipe# 863

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    29

    calories per serving

    254

    calories per serving

    This is a slightly modified version of the south indian "dahi bhaat". Rich in protein and calcium, this … More..

    488

    calories per serving

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

    270

    calories per serving

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

    32

    calories per serving

    instant mango pickle | aam ka achar | instant raw mango pickle | instant kacchi kairi ka achar … More..

    60

    calories per serving

    Ginger Pachdi is an appetizing South Indian accompaniment that combines the pungency of ginger with the tanginess of … More..

    34

    calories per serving

    baked sev recipe | baked sev for chaats, snacks | healthy baked sev | with 15 amazing images. … More..

    171

    calories per serving

    Chaat is one of the most interesting genres in Indian cooking, giving room to a lot of creativity … More..

    34

    calories per serving

    The Milagai Podi, fondly called “Gun Powder” by south Indian food fans, is an all-time favourite accompaniment to … More..

    237

    calories per serving

    sama lemon rice recipe | little millet vegetable lemon rice | healthy barnyard millet lemon rice | with … More..

    0

    calories per serving

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

    170

    calories per serving

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

    271

    calories per serving

    This delicious tea-time snack from Gujarat is named so because it is shaped into cylinders using the muthi … More..

    0

    calories per serving

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

    0

    calories per serving

    An all-time favourite from the kitchens of Gujarat, the Khatti Meethi Papdi is a delicious subzi that combines … More..

    0

    calories per serving

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

    414

    calories per serving

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

    0

    calories per serving

    Startling though it may seem, here is a wonderful and healthy modification of the famous festive Gujarati dish … More..

    497

    calories per serving

    A speciality of gujarat which makes a meal by itself. More..

    232

    calories per serving

    A traditional khichdi made easier using the microwave and tastier by adding crunchy veggies. A basket of assorted … More..

    137

    calories per serving

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

    28

    calories per serving

    sambar powder recipe | how to make South Indian sambar powder at home | best sambar masala powder … More..

    172

    calories per serving

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

    395

    calories per serving

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

    7

    calories per serving

    garlic and tendli achar | tendli garlic pickle | healthy tendli pickle | ivy gourd pickle | with … More..

    183

    calories per serving

    sprouted vaal ki usal recipe | iron rich Maharashtrian usal | healthy pregnancy Indian usal recipe | with … More..

    219

    calories per serving

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

    204

    calories per serving

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

    96

    calories per serving

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

    142

    calories per serving

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    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..

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