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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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    257

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    Recipe# 3187

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    43

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 3188

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    54

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    Recipe# 4304

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    188

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    190

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    Recipe# 3253

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    0

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    jowar dhani popcorn | healthy Indian jowar puffs popcorn | jowar dhani chivda with coconut and peanuts | … More..

    235

    calories per serving

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

    363

    calories per serving

    Grated pumpkin retains its crunchiness in these crisp koftas simmered in tangy tomato gravy. More..

    119

    calories per serving

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

    358

    calories per serving

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

    218

    calories per serving

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

    173

    calories per serving

    vegetable dalia khichdi for babies and toddlers | dalia khichdi – baby food | dalia vegetable khichdi for … More..

    56

    calories per serving

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    315

    calories per serving

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

    266

    calories per serving

    A thoughtful way to make use of leftover rice, and a brilliant idea to transform simple kadhi into … More..

    414

    calories per serving

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

    257

    calories per serving

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    32

    calories per serving

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

    30

    calories per serving

    An instant version of the popular North Indian mixed vegetable pickle. This pickle is often served as a … More..

    68

    calories per serving

    lemon pickle recipe | zero oil nimbu ka achar | no oil lemon pickle | zero oil pickle … More..

    123

    calories per serving

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    34

    calories per serving

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    294

    calories per serving

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    189

    calories per serving

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    83

    calories per serving

    healthy bhel recipe | bhel with sprouts and fruits | bhel for heart, weight loss and diabetics | … More..

    43

    calories per serving

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

    54

    calories per serving

    methia keri recipe | Gujarati mango pickle | raw mango pickle | methia keri nu athanu | with … More..

    188

    calories per serving

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

    40

    calories per serving

    Dhoklas are a favourite gujarati snack. Dhoklas are usually made with ground and fermented pulses and are steamed. … More..

    0

    calories per serving

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

    85

    calories per serving

    matar chaat recipe | healthy green peas chaat | quick matar chaat | chaat for weight loss | … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Straight from the kitchens of andhra pradesh, this delicacy is extremely liked and very frequently consumed there. pappu … More..

    39

    calories per serving

    chutney podi recipe | Thengai powder | chutney podi with coconut | with 30 amazing images. chutney podi … More..

    190

    calories per serving

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    119

    calories per serving

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

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