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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. 

  • Colocassia Leaf Raita | Healthy Arbi Ke Patte Raita | Alu Che Paan Raita |  Patra Raita |  This … More..

    Recipe# 500

    18 March, 2016

    60

    calories per serving

  • This Maharashtrian recipe of rice, tendli and peas, simmered with spices makes a great meal by itself. More..

    Recipe# 2846

    30 March, 2016

    344

    calories per serving

  • Kulith Saar is a lip-smacking liquid gravy, which is of a consistency somewhat between dal and rasam. Well-soaked … More..

    Recipe# 4931

    05 April, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 1352

    07 April, 2016

    27

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 4304

    19 April, 2016

    188

    calories per serving

  • Microwave Lemon Rice Recipe |  Instant Lemon Rice (Microwave) |  Quick Lemon Rice (Microwave) | The Microwave Lemon Rice … More..

    Recipe# 731

    10 May, 2016

    136

    calories per serving

  • Kela Bhajia is a traditional snack, which has been acclaimed as the perfect tea-time accompaniment by several generations … More..

    Recipe# 1369

    12 May, 2016

    198

    calories per serving

  • You would have tried bhajiyas with all kinds of veggies ranging from onions to raw bananas, and you … More..

    Recipe# 558

    28 May, 2016

    237

    calories per serving

  • Varan refers to traditional Maharashtrian lentil-based dishes. Here, cooked toovar dal is perked up with fenugreek leaves and … More..

    Recipe# 3667

    01 June, 2016

    181

    calories per serving

  • These scrumptious bhajiyas are made in a unique way by batter-coating and frying potato slices sandwiched with garlic … More..

    Recipe# 1357

    02 June, 2016

    90

    calories per serving

  • Add zing to your kadhi with these healthy moong dal dumplings. More..

    Recipe# 4034

    03 June, 2016

    346

    calories per serving

  • A totally off-beat chaat item that you will fall in love with! Here, crisp papdis are topped with … More..

    Recipe# 1404

    14 June, 2016

    271

    calories per serving

  • The green paste gives this otherwise simple dish a complete makeover! It increases the vitamin A content, while … More..

    Recipe# 4187

    18 June, 2016

    164

    calories per serving

  • Popular with many, this kadhi is my favourite too. Medley of vegetables make this kadhi interesting and delicious. … More..

    Recipe# 4191

    19 June, 2016

    113

    calories per serving

  • Crisp vegetable pieces in chilli, mustard and brine (salt solution). Choose any combination of fresh winter vegetables for … More..

    Recipe# 4196

    19 June, 2016

    52

    calories per serving

  • This is a Rajasthani delicacy of moong dal vadas immersed in tangy mustard flavoured liquid. The kanji or … More..

    Recipe# 2884

    29 June, 2016

    220

    calories per serving

  • This wholesome combination of three lentils, flavoured with an assortment of spices, is a good source of calcium … More..

    Recipe# 4381

    04 July, 2016

    159

    calories per serving

  • Keep anaemic at bay with this super-tasty and satiating Bajra Roti in Kadhi. This delicious recipe features sumptuous … More..

    Recipe# 4385

    08 July, 2016

    220

    calories per serving

  • A richly-flavoured kadhi with the delectable tang of tomatoes! Borrowed from Sindhi cuisine, this mouth-watering Tamatar ki Kadhi … More..

    Recipe# 4393

    09 July, 2016

    52

    calories per serving

  • Most Maharashtrian Subzis are made using lots of coconut paste. Heres a delicious but healthy exception that uses … More..

    Recipe# 4205

    16 July, 2016

    149

    calories per serving

  • Who doesn’t like chivda! It does comes as a shock to diabetics that they can’t have deep-fried, oily … More..

    Recipe# 1347

    26 July, 2016

    210

    calories per serving

  • This is a low cal version of palak paneer in which I have used baby corn instead. Baby … More..

    Recipe# 3290

    26 July, 2016

    92

    calories per serving

  • Here is a fabulous snack with a unique flavour and texture, which will thrill you! Not only are … More..

    Recipe# 836

    27 July, 2016

    23

    calories per serving

  • Tender ajwain leaves are dipped in a besan batter and deep fried. They add a great digestive element … More..

    Recipe# 900

    09 August, 2016

    82

    calories per serving

  • An intensely flavoured mixed vegetable subzi from the kitchens of Maharashtra, the highlight of the Vegetable Kalvan is … More..

    Recipe# 3550

    09 August, 2016

    152

    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

    12 August, 2016

    590

    calories per serving

  • Adai, an all-time favourite South Indian snack , comprises a mix of different dals soaked and ground along … More..

    Recipe# 5182

    13 September, 2016

    73

    calories per serving

  • Bharwan Baingan always means a dose of excitement for your taste buds, whether it is made the Punjabi … More..

    Recipe# 3291

    20 September, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • Vada Pav, Mumbai Street Food recipe, Mumbai Vada Pav Vada Pav stands as the quintessential Mumbai Street Food, an … More..

    Recipe# 452

    27 September, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

    60

    calories per serving

    Colocassia Leaf Raita | Healthy Arbi Ke Patte Raita | Alu Che Paan Raita |  Patra Raita |  This … More..

    344

    calories per serving

    This Maharashtrian recipe of rice, tendli and peas, simmered with spices makes a great meal by itself. More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Kulith Saar is a lip-smacking liquid gravy, which is of a consistency somewhat between dal and rasam. Well-soaked … 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..

    188

    calories per serving

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

    136

    calories per serving

    Microwave Lemon Rice Recipe |  Instant Lemon Rice (Microwave) |  Quick Lemon Rice (Microwave) | The Microwave Lemon Rice … More..

    198

    calories per serving

    Kela Bhajia is a traditional snack, which has been acclaimed as the perfect tea-time accompaniment by several generations … More..

    237

    calories per serving

    You would have tried bhajiyas with all kinds of veggies ranging from onions to raw bananas, and you … More..

    181

    calories per serving

    Varan refers to traditional Maharashtrian lentil-based dishes. Here, cooked toovar dal is perked up with fenugreek leaves and … More..

    90

    calories per serving

    These scrumptious bhajiyas are made in a unique way by batter-coating and frying potato slices sandwiched with garlic … More..

    346

    calories per serving

    Add zing to your kadhi with these healthy moong dal dumplings. More..

    271

    calories per serving

    A totally off-beat chaat item that you will fall in love with! Here, crisp papdis are topped with … More..

    164

    calories per serving

    The green paste gives this otherwise simple dish a complete makeover! It increases the vitamin A content, while … More..

    113

    calories per serving

    Popular with many, this kadhi is my favourite too. Medley of vegetables make this kadhi interesting and delicious. … More..

    52

    calories per serving

    Crisp vegetable pieces in chilli, mustard and brine (salt solution). Choose any combination of fresh winter vegetables for … More..

    220

    calories per serving

    This is a Rajasthani delicacy of moong dal vadas immersed in tangy mustard flavoured liquid. The kanji or … More..

    159

    calories per serving

    This wholesome combination of three lentils, flavoured with an assortment of spices, is a good source of calcium … More..

    220

    calories per serving

    Keep anaemic at bay with this super-tasty and satiating Bajra Roti in Kadhi. This delicious recipe features sumptuous … More..

    52

    calories per serving

    A richly-flavoured kadhi with the delectable tang of tomatoes! Borrowed from Sindhi cuisine, this mouth-watering Tamatar ki Kadhi … More..

    149

    calories per serving

    Most Maharashtrian Subzis are made using lots of coconut paste. Heres a delicious but healthy exception that uses … More..

    210

    calories per serving

    Who doesn’t like chivda! It does comes as a shock to diabetics that they can’t have deep-fried, oily … More..

    92

    calories per serving

    This is a low cal version of palak paneer in which I have used baby corn instead. Baby … More..

    23

    calories per serving

    Here is a fabulous snack with a unique flavour and texture, which will thrill you! Not only are … More..

    82

    calories per serving

    Tender ajwain leaves are dipped in a besan batter and deep fried. They add a great digestive element … More..

    152

    calories per serving

    An intensely flavoured mixed vegetable subzi from the kitchens of Maharashtra, the highlight of the Vegetable Kalvan is … 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..

    73

    calories per serving

    Adai, an all-time favourite South Indian snack , comprises a mix of different dals soaked and ground along … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Bharwan Baingan always means a dose of excitement for your taste buds, whether it is made the Punjabi … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Vada Pav, Mumbai Street Food recipe, Mumbai Vada Pav Vada Pav stands as the quintessential Mumbai Street Food, an … More..

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