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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. 

  • Healthy Vada Pav recipe | Whole Wheat Vada Pav |  Diet Vada Pav | The Healthy Vada Pav is … More..

    Recipe# 437

    30 September, 2016

    176

    calories per serving

  • The humble kadhi transforms into grand fare in this delectable Palak Pakoda Kadhi recipe, where deep-fried spinach pakodas … More..

    Recipe# 445

    01 October, 2016

    166

    calories per serving

  • The palak pakodas in this recipe are steamed in a steamer and not deep-fried. The curd and besan … More..

    Recipe# 431

    01 October, 2016

    118

    calories per serving

  • The masala paneer dry is a tempting paneer or cottage cheese recipe with paneer cubes smeared with a … More..

    Recipe# 4150

    06 October, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • For many, the very mention of the word pie brings to mind a deliciously sweet dessert! But, pies … More..

    Recipe# 2724

    12 October, 2016

    156

    calories per serving

  • Everybody loves samose, but the moment somebody hears the word, it is potatoes that come to mind. Surprise … More..

    Recipe# 1288

    15 October, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • An ever-popular snack and a spicy soup come together in this marvelous recipe. We begin by making scrumptious … More..

    Recipe# 6529

    17 October, 2016

    109

    calories per serving

  • A traditional treat from the kitchens of Gujarati , the Tameta Muthia nu Shaak will amaze you with … More..

    Recipe# 4167

    25 October, 2016

    92

    calories per serving

  • Dal Dhokli is an all-time favourite dish made in Maharashtra and Gujarat, in which strips of wheat flour … More..

    Recipe# 6571

    17 November, 2016

    435

    calories per serving

  • The pleasant sweetness of jaggery and the enticing charm of poppy seeds and cashewnuts tone down the bitterness … More..

    Recipe# 3525

    16 December, 2016

    506

    calories per serving

  • A delectable pickle of Bhavnagari chillies stuffed with a tongue-tickling mixture of mustard and fennel seeds, spiked up … More..

    Recipe# 778

    26 December, 2016

    33

    calories per serving

  • Taste has nothing to do with complexity – and this recipe proves the fact! A simple dal from … More..

    Recipe# 6640

    04 January, 2017

    164

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 6596

    09 January, 2017

    88

    calories per serving

  • Vaingya Ambot is a tongue-tickling preparation of brinjals, cooked with tamarind and dal. Tamarind together with a paste … More..

    Recipe# 6685

    30 January, 2017

    0

    calories per serving

  • Mumbai’s very own burger, now made in Jain style! Vada Pav is part and parcel of Mumbai’s culture, … More..

    Recipe# 6693

    31 January, 2017

    253

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 4212

    02 February, 2017

    0

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 6703

    03 February, 2017

    60

    calories per serving

  • Kumror Chhokka is a delectable Bengali subzi made with potatoes and pumpkin, teamed up with snake gourd and … More..

    Recipe# 6707

    06 February, 2017

    116

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 6162

    15 February, 2017

    204

    calories per serving

  • Soyabean is a versatile food not just because of it health benefits but also for its effect on … More..

    Recipe# 4340

    01 March, 2017

    175

    calories per serving

  • Bored of having chole with bhature? Here is a yummy variation, in a handy, easy-to-serve snack-style format.A spicy … More..

    Recipe# 6750

    04 March, 2017

    341

    calories per serving

  • Think jar snack and sev is one of the first options that comes to mind. Popular all over … More..

    Recipe# 6758

    06 March, 2017

    554

    calories per serving

  • Loads of tomatoes and tamarind give this Hyderabadi Khatti Dal a tongue-tickling tanginess, while a splash of spice … More..

    Recipe# 6760

    07 March, 2017

    195

    calories per serving

  • Batata Vada, this popular street-food from Western India has gained a place in the hearts of Indians all … More..

    Recipe# 5196

    16 March, 2017

    104

    calories per serving

  • In South India, idli is everyday fare, made once a day or sometimes even more frequently. As a … More..

    Recipe# 1889

    16 March, 2017

    37

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 5697

    22 March, 2017

    171

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 3339

    23 March, 2017

    155

    calories per serving

  • stir fried bhindi with peanuts sabzi | moongphali bhindi | peanut okra stir fry recipe | with 25 … More..

    Recipe# 375

    29 March, 2017

    152

    calories per serving

  • The spiky flavour of white radish and the mellow, comforting nature of moong dal complement each other beautifully … More..

    Recipe# 4302

    04 April, 2017

    81

    calories per serving

  • Next to idli and dosa, one can confidently say that Pongal is the next most popular South Indian … More..

    Recipe# 6826

    05 April, 2017

    168

    calories per serving

    176

    calories per serving

    Healthy Vada Pav recipe | Whole Wheat Vada Pav |  Diet Vada Pav | The Healthy Vada Pav is … More..

    166

    calories per serving

    The humble kadhi transforms into grand fare in this delectable Palak Pakoda Kadhi recipe, where deep-fried spinach pakodas … More..

    118

    calories per serving

    The palak pakodas in this recipe are steamed in a steamer and not deep-fried. The curd and besan … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    The masala paneer dry is a tempting paneer or cottage cheese recipe with paneer cubes smeared with a … More..

    156

    calories per serving

    For many, the very mention of the word pie brings to mind a deliciously sweet dessert! But, pies … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Everybody loves samose, but the moment somebody hears the word, it is potatoes that come to mind. Surprise … More..

    109

    calories per serving

    An ever-popular snack and a spicy soup come together in this marvelous recipe. We begin by making scrumptious … More..

    92

    calories per serving

    A traditional treat from the kitchens of Gujarati , the Tameta Muthia nu Shaak will amaze you with … More..

    435

    calories per serving

    Dal Dhokli is an all-time favourite dish made in Maharashtra and Gujarat, in which strips of wheat flour … More..

    506

    calories per serving

    The pleasant sweetness of jaggery and the enticing charm of poppy seeds and cashewnuts tone down the bitterness … More..

    33

    calories per serving

    A delectable pickle of Bhavnagari chillies stuffed with a tongue-tickling mixture of mustard and fennel seeds, spiked up … More..

    164

    calories per serving

    Taste has nothing to do with complexity – and this recipe proves the fact! A simple dal from … More..

    88

    calories per serving

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

    0

    calories per serving

    Vaingya Ambot is a tongue-tickling preparation of brinjals, cooked with tamarind and dal. Tamarind together with a paste … More..

    253

    calories per serving

    Mumbai’s very own burger, now made in Jain style! Vada Pav is part and parcel of Mumbai’s culture, … 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..

    60

    calories per serving

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

    116

    calories per serving

    Kumror Chhokka is a delectable Bengali subzi made with potatoes and pumpkin, teamed up with snake gourd and … More..

    204

    calories per serving

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

    175

    calories per serving

    Soyabean is a versatile food not just because of it health benefits but also for its effect on … More..

    341

    calories per serving

    Bored of having chole with bhature? Here is a yummy variation, in a handy, easy-to-serve snack-style format.A spicy … More..

    554

    calories per serving

    Think jar snack and sev is one of the first options that comes to mind. Popular all over … More..

    195

    calories per serving

    Loads of tomatoes and tamarind give this Hyderabadi Khatti Dal a tongue-tickling tanginess, while a splash of spice … More..

    104

    calories per serving

    Batata Vada, this popular street-food from Western India has gained a place in the hearts of Indians all … More..

    37

    calories per serving

    In South India, idli is everyday fare, made once a day or sometimes even more frequently. As a … More..

    171

    calories per serving

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

    155

    calories per serving

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

    152

    calories per serving

    stir fried bhindi with peanuts sabzi | moongphali bhindi | peanut okra stir fry recipe | with 25 … More..

    81

    calories per serving

    The spiky flavour of white radish and the mellow, comforting nature of moong dal complement each other beautifully … More..

    168

    calories per serving

    Next to idli and dosa, one can confidently say that Pongal is the next most popular South Indian … More..

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