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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. 

  • Dhokla Simla Mirch recipe, Capsicum Dhokla, Khaman Dhokla with Capsicum Dhokla Simla Mirch, also known as Capsicum Dhokla or … More..

    Recipe# 2572

    21 January, 2015

    270

    calories per serving

  • Dhokli, a traditional Gujarati favourite is transformed into a diabetic-friendly treat by using whole-wheat flour, soya flour and … More..

    Recipe# 3991

    25 January, 2015

    211

    calories per serving

  • Everyone’s a great cook when it comes to making these simple rotis. Whole-wheat flour rotis with the essence … More..

    Recipe# 4001

    25 January, 2015

    129

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 2889

    19 February, 2015

    144

    calories per serving

  • Moong Aur Mooli ki Chaat recipe | Moong Dal Pakodi Chaat (with Mooli) |  Mooli Wali Moong Dal … More..

    Recipe# 2891

    19 February, 2015

    0

    calories per serving

  • Ever thought of making kadhi with an infusion of palak? Sounds strange, but tastes and looks very interesting. … More..

    Recipe# 4192

    20 February, 2015

    61

    calories per serving

  • Thin slices of purple yam coated with a gram flour batter and deep fried makes for unusual and … More..

    Recipe# 901

    25 February, 2015

    63

    calories per serving

  • Stuffed Mini Dosas are a formidable contender to samosas! When you are bored of serving the same old … More..

    Recipe# 2901

    03 March, 2015

    0

    calories per serving

  • Bikaner is known for this savoury snack. Deep-fried bhujia is usually made of gram flour but a variety … More..

    Recipe# 3338

    04 March, 2015

    38

    calories per serving

  • Chana Dal aur Gur Chawal is a sumptuous combination of spicy chana dal served with aromatic jaggery-sweetened rice. … More..

    Recipe# 3375

    10 March, 2015

    405

    calories per serving

  • Making Stuffed Dahi Vadas is an absolutely satisfying way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Traditional urad vada batter … More..

    Recipe# 3336

    16 March, 2015

    315

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 2826

    23 March, 2015

    271

    calories per serving

  • A delightful chaat that will thrill you to the core – hold it in your hand, capture a … More..

    Recipe# 2227

    07 April, 2015

    0

    calories per serving

  • This irresistible Mixed Vegetable Dal is a chock-full of nutritious vegetables like kaddu, gavarfali and baingan along with … More..

    Recipe# 5037

    10 April, 2015

    101

    calories per serving

  • An all-time favourite with South Indians, Tomato Rice is a spicy and tangy rice preparation that is ideal … More..

    Recipe# 5039

    10 April, 2015

    196

    calories per serving

  • Spicy Spinach Dumplings, the bright green colour of this wholesome snack appeals to all our good senses! We … More..

    Recipe# 5041

    11 April, 2015

    30

    calories per serving

  • Upkari, prepared almost daily in Konkani households, is a flavourful way of stir-frying veggies, with a traditional tempering … More..

    Recipe# 3546

    06 May, 2015

    103

    calories per serving

  • Masala Bhaat is a sumptuous meal of brown rice, perked up with sautéed veggies and an appetizing dry … More..

    Recipe# 6178

    28 May, 2015

    123

    calories per serving

  • Kacharya is a way of preparing crispy veggies, popular along the western coastal regions. A dry subzi with … More..

    Recipe# 6195

    01 June, 2015

    59

    calories per serving

  • As you will see from this recipe, exotic dal recipes can be prepared authentically without using onions or … More..

    Recipe# 4033

    17 June, 2015

    0

    calories per serving

  • Here, a wholesome combo of five dals is flavoured with a special masala water and whole spices as … More..

    Recipe# 3662

    17 June, 2015

    175

    calories per serving

  • Just what you need to pep you up after a hectic day! obviously, it is very easy and … More..

    Recipe# 1292

    01 July, 2015

    153

    calories per serving

  • Come summer, you will feel like making this Kairi chi Kadhi at least once a week because it … More..

    Recipe# 6210

    16 July, 2015

    126

    calories per serving

  • Cucumber and Sesame Seeds Salad recipe, Kakdi Til Salad, healthy Indian Cucumber Sesame Salad The Cucumber and Sesame Seeds … More..

    Recipe# 2583

    21 July, 2015

    105

    calories per serving

  • Gujarati style theplas are a perfect treat for a relaxed sunday breakfast. Give them a new twist by … More..

    Recipe# 5956

    24 July, 2015

    210

    calories per serving

  • Yellu podi chithranna, flavoured with a special variety of malgapodi (chilli-based powder), is a raging contrast to the … More..

    Recipe# 728

    31 July, 2015

    313

    calories per serving

  • A perfect accompaniment for Appam Quick Idiyappam and Set Dosa too, the Madras Onion Stew is a really … More..

    Recipe# 3545

    06 August, 2015

    146

    calories per serving

  • A delicacy from the heartland of Gujarat, Handvo is a unique dish baked in a Kadhai over a … More..

    Recipe# 1888

    06 August, 2015

    288

    calories per serving

  • Readymade idli batter, with a little alterations, acts as a neat quick-fix for dhoklas! With some carrots mixed … More..

    Recipe# 6232

    20 August, 2015

    109

    calories per serving

    270

    calories per serving

    Dhokla Simla Mirch recipe, Capsicum Dhokla, Khaman Dhokla with Capsicum Dhokla Simla Mirch, also known as Capsicum Dhokla or … More..

    211

    calories per serving

    Dhokli, a traditional Gujarati favourite is transformed into a diabetic-friendly treat by using whole-wheat flour, soya flour and … More..

    129

    calories per serving

    Everyone’s a great cook when it comes to making these simple rotis. Whole-wheat flour rotis with the essence … More..

    144

    calories per serving

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

    0

    calories per serving

    Moong Aur Mooli ki Chaat recipe | Moong Dal Pakodi Chaat (with Mooli) |  Mooli Wali Moong Dal … More..

    61

    calories per serving

    Ever thought of making kadhi with an infusion of palak? Sounds strange, but tastes and looks very interesting. … More..

    63

    calories per serving

    Thin slices of purple yam coated with a gram flour batter and deep fried makes for unusual and … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Stuffed Mini Dosas are a formidable contender to samosas! When you are bored of serving the same old … More..

    38

    calories per serving

    Bikaner is known for this savoury snack. Deep-fried bhujia is usually made of gram flour but a variety … More..

    405

    calories per serving

    Chana Dal aur Gur Chawal is a sumptuous combination of spicy chana dal served with aromatic jaggery-sweetened rice. … More..

    315

    calories per serving

    Making Stuffed Dahi Vadas is an absolutely satisfying way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Traditional urad vada batter … 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

    A delightful chaat that will thrill you to the core – hold it in your hand, capture a … More..

    101

    calories per serving

    This irresistible Mixed Vegetable Dal is a chock-full of nutritious vegetables like kaddu, gavarfali and baingan along with … More..

    196

    calories per serving

    An all-time favourite with South Indians, Tomato Rice is a spicy and tangy rice preparation that is ideal … More..

    30

    calories per serving

    Spicy Spinach Dumplings, the bright green colour of this wholesome snack appeals to all our good senses! We … More..

    103

    calories per serving

    Upkari, prepared almost daily in Konkani households, is a flavourful way of stir-frying veggies, with a traditional tempering … More..

    123

    calories per serving

    Masala Bhaat is a sumptuous meal of brown rice, perked up with sautéed veggies and an appetizing dry … More..

    59

    calories per serving

    Kacharya is a way of preparing crispy veggies, popular along the western coastal regions. A dry subzi with … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    As you will see from this recipe, exotic dal recipes can be prepared authentically without using onions or … More..

    175

    calories per serving

    Here, a wholesome combo of five dals is flavoured with a special masala water and whole spices as … More..

    153

    calories per serving

    Just what you need to pep you up after a hectic day! obviously, it is very easy and … More..

    126

    calories per serving

    Come summer, you will feel like making this Kairi chi Kadhi at least once a week because it … More..

    105

    calories per serving

    Cucumber and Sesame Seeds Salad recipe, Kakdi Til Salad, healthy Indian Cucumber Sesame Salad The Cucumber and Sesame Seeds … More..

    210

    calories per serving

    Gujarati style theplas are a perfect treat for a relaxed sunday breakfast. Give them a new twist by … More..

    313

    calories per serving

    Yellu podi chithranna, flavoured with a special variety of malgapodi (chilli-based powder), is a raging contrast to the … More..

    146

    calories per serving

    A perfect accompaniment for Appam Quick Idiyappam and Set Dosa too, the Madras Onion Stew is a really … More..

    288

    calories per serving

    A delicacy from the heartland of Gujarat, Handvo is a unique dish baked in a Kadhai over a … More..

    109

    calories per serving

    Readymade idli batter, with a little alterations, acts as a neat quick-fix for dhoklas! With some carrots mixed … More..

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