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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. 

  • The famous gujarati ‘ras-puri’ meal is incomplete without fajeto! fajeto cannot be classified as kadhi, dal or subzi… … More..

    Recipe# 1809

    27 April, 2017

    134

    calories per serving

  • A lip-smacking paratha that is self-contained in terms of flavour! The Spicy Paratha stands apart because of the … More..

    Recipe# 3872

    28 April, 2017

    145

    calories per serving

  • The tanginess of tomato and the blandness of fresh curds combine well to cast a soothing spell on … More..

    Recipe# 4943

    28 April, 2017

    86

    calories per serving

  • Curd is probiotic and said to calm the stomach acids. We have made the classic South Indian curd … More..

    Recipe# 6896

    04 May, 2017

    143

    calories per serving

  • For a taste of authentic Gujarati cuisine, have a go at the Stuffed Bhindi Sambhariya. Ladies finger, cooked … More..

    Recipe# 6916

    17 May, 2017

    465

    calories per serving

  • A very different and unusual pickle from the kitchens of South India, the Drumstick Pickle is perfectly spiced … More..

    Recipe# 4954

    23 May, 2017

    53

    calories per serving

  • eggplant bhajiya recipe | brinjal bhajiya recipe | baingan bhajia | with 24 amazing images.Whether you're a vegetarian … More..

    Recipe# 7012

    30 June, 2017

    303

    calories per serving

  • Tendli or ivy gourd is found almost all over the country. In fact, it is available even abroad, … More..

    Recipe# 323

    10 July, 2017

    300

    calories per serving

  • Pongal is a traditional South Indian breakfast made with cooked rice and moong dal, perked up with spices … More..

    Recipe# 7072

    09 August, 2017

    253

    calories per serving

  • Next only to Idli and Dosa, Pongal is amongst the most popular breakfast recipes in South India.Usually made … More..

    Recipe# 7094

    18 August, 2017

    124

    calories per serving

  • This South Indian Mixed Vegetable Khichdi is fondly called as ‘kootanchoru’ or ‘kadhamba sadham’ and is often made … More..

    Recipe# 388

    24 August, 2017

    186

    calories per serving

  • A totally off-beat combination of ingredients is used to make this dhokla but it turns out to be … More..

    Recipe# 3830

    25 August, 2017

    156

    calories per serving

  • A scrumptious jar snack made with common everyday ingredients, Seedai is an all-time favourite in South Indian .The … More..

    Recipe# 7117

    28 August, 2017

    702

    calories per serving

  • Thattai is one of the most popular jar snacks in South India.So wonderful does it taste with tea … More..

    Recipe# 7118

    28 August, 2017

    0

    calories per serving

  • Does the word ladoo immediately remind you of an ever-popular mithai? Well, surprisingly this is a savoury ladoo, … More..

    Recipe# 7137

    03 September, 2017

    0

    calories per serving

  • Here is a special savoury from the kitchens of Maharashtra. Crunchy and aromatic, with the zesty flavour of … More..

    Recipe# 7144

    05 September, 2017

    0

    calories per serving

  • Raw papaya, quite contrary to the ripe ones, is quite crisp and has a unique taste, which lends … More..

    Recipe# 7218

    09 October, 2017

    52

    calories per serving

  • A classic South Indian accompaniment, the Coconut Thuvayal is a slightly spicier coconut chutney made by blending coconut … More..

    Recipe# 7230

    11 October, 2017

    49

    calories per serving

  • Crispy dal vadas dunked in hot rasam, this snack is sure to shake you awake! The tangy, spicy … More..

    Recipe# 7259

    24 October, 2017

    204

    calories per serving

  • If you thought kadhi is a very simple, everyday dish, this recipe will make you realise just how … More..

    Recipe# 2555

    31 October, 2017

    0

    calories per serving

  • Kai Murukku is one of the most famous South Indian jar snacks, and is like an endorsement of … More..

    Recipe# 7278

    06 November, 2017

    50

    calories per serving

  • Come winter, the market is flooded with exotic fruits and veggies that are exclusive to the season. One … More..

    Recipe# 773

    28 November, 2017

    45

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 7314

    29 November, 2017

    102

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 5432

    01 December, 2017

    0

    calories per serving

  • Here is a peppy rice dish with the tangy taste of amla, which is a must-try when the … More..

    Recipe# 7361

    03 January, 2018

    0

    calories per serving

  • Come winter, the market is flooded with amla. Most people make it into pickles, while others explore newer … More..

    Recipe# 7364

    03 January, 2018

    174

    calories per serving

  • If tempered with the right spices and masalas, even a simple, low-salt dal recipe can make you drool! … More..

    Recipe# 7369

    03 January, 2018

    120

    calories per serving

  • Phulkopir Dalna is an integral part of Bengali cuisine, and any Bengali in any part of the world … More..

    Recipe# 7379

    19 January, 2018

    88

    calories per serving

  • A Bengali Recipes -style snack with a healthy twist, the Moong Dal and Methi Kachuri is one that … More..

    Recipe# 7380

    19 January, 2018

    59

    calories per serving

  • Here’s a zesty bite that’s sure to lift your spirits, and add tonnes of excitement to a regular … More..

    Recipe# 7429

    18 February, 2018

    651

    calories per serving

    134

    calories per serving

    The famous gujarati ‘ras-puri’ meal is incomplete without fajeto! fajeto cannot be classified as kadhi, dal or subzi… … More..

    145

    calories per serving

    A lip-smacking paratha that is self-contained in terms of flavour! The Spicy Paratha stands apart because of the … More..

    86

    calories per serving

    The tanginess of tomato and the blandness of fresh curds combine well to cast a soothing spell on … More..

    143

    calories per serving

    Curd is probiotic and said to calm the stomach acids. We have made the classic South Indian curd … More..

    465

    calories per serving

    For a taste of authentic Gujarati cuisine, have a go at the Stuffed Bhindi Sambhariya. Ladies finger, cooked … More..

    53

    calories per serving

    A very different and unusual pickle from the kitchens of South India, the Drumstick Pickle is perfectly spiced … More..

    303

    calories per serving

    eggplant bhajiya recipe | brinjal bhajiya recipe | baingan bhajia | with 24 amazing images.Whether you're a vegetarian … More..

    300

    calories per serving

    Tendli or ivy gourd is found almost all over the country. In fact, it is available even abroad, … More..

    253

    calories per serving

    Pongal is a traditional South Indian breakfast made with cooked rice and moong dal, perked up with spices … More..

    124

    calories per serving

    Next only to Idli and Dosa, Pongal is amongst the most popular breakfast recipes in South India.Usually made … More..

    186

    calories per serving

    This South Indian Mixed Vegetable Khichdi is fondly called as ‘kootanchoru’ or ‘kadhamba sadham’ and is often made … More..

    156

    calories per serving

    A totally off-beat combination of ingredients is used to make this dhokla but it turns out to be … More..

    702

    calories per serving

    A scrumptious jar snack made with common everyday ingredients, Seedai is an all-time favourite in South Indian .The … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Thattai is one of the most popular jar snacks in South India.So wonderful does it taste with tea … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Does the word ladoo immediately remind you of an ever-popular mithai? Well, surprisingly this is a savoury ladoo, … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Here is a special savoury from the kitchens of Maharashtra. Crunchy and aromatic, with the zesty flavour of … More..

    52

    calories per serving

    Raw papaya, quite contrary to the ripe ones, is quite crisp and has a unique taste, which lends … More..

    49

    calories per serving

    A classic South Indian accompaniment, the Coconut Thuvayal is a slightly spicier coconut chutney made by blending coconut … More..

    204

    calories per serving

    Crispy dal vadas dunked in hot rasam, this snack is sure to shake you awake! The tangy, spicy … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    If you thought kadhi is a very simple, everyday dish, this recipe will make you realise just how … More..

    50

    calories per serving

    Kai Murukku is one of the most famous South Indian jar snacks, and is like an endorsement of … More..

    45

    calories per serving

    Come winter, the market is flooded with exotic fruits and veggies that are exclusive to the season. One … More..

    102

    calories per serving

    Purple Mogri Raita | Purple Radish Pod Raita | Mogri Dahi Raita | Diabetic-Friendly raita | The Purple Mogri … More..

    0

    calories per serving

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

    0

    calories per serving

    Here is a peppy rice dish with the tangy taste of amla, which is a must-try when the … More..

    174

    calories per serving

    Come winter, the market is flooded with amla. Most people make it into pickles, while others explore newer … More..

    120

    calories per serving

    If tempered with the right spices and masalas, even a simple, low-salt dal recipe can make you drool! … More..

    88

    calories per serving

    Phulkopir Dalna is an integral part of Bengali cuisine, and any Bengali in any part of the world … More..

    59

    calories per serving

    A Bengali Recipes -style snack with a healthy twist, the Moong Dal and Methi Kachuri is one that … More..

    651

    calories per serving

    Here’s a zesty bite that’s sure to lift your spirits, and add tonnes of excitement to a regular … More..

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