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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. 

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

    Recipe# 6693

    03 June, 2024

    253

    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

    12 August, 2024

    341

    calories per serving

  • sukha moong recipe | Gujarati dry moong | healthy sukha mung | dry whole mung sabzi | with … More..

    Recipe# 6681

    16 September, 2024

    229

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 3525

    06 December, 2024

    506

    calories per serving

  • A variation of the traditional kadhi, this combines well with steamed rice, papad and pickles to make a … More..

    Recipe# 4910

    06 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

  • nachni khichu recipe | ragi khichu | Gujarati nachni khichu | healthy red millet snack | with 16 … More..

    Recipe# 3742

    06 December, 2024

    253

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 1254

    06 December, 2024

    270

    calories per serving

  • Great taste without oil! If that’s hard to believe, just try this recipe first. This Khatti Meethi Dal … More..

    Recipe# 4185

    06 December, 2024

    116

    calories per serving

  • chawli beans bajra paratha | healthy green chawli beans roti | long beans veg paratha | with 30 … More..

    Recipe# 3494

    06 December, 2024

    194

    calories per serving

  • tamarind rice | South Indian style tamarind rice | pulihora rice | puliyogare rice | chitrannam rice | … More..

    Recipe# 4965

    06 December, 2024

    297

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 4304

    06 December, 2024

    188

    calories per serving

  • This unique Corn Curry features a blend of flavours that you will thoroughly relish. A dash of tomato … More..

    Recipe# 4431

    06 December, 2024

    294

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 3951

    06 December, 2024

    122

    calories per serving

  • aloo gobi methi tuk recipe | Indian style aloo gobhi methi tuk | potato cauliflower and fenugreek sabzi … More..

    Recipe# 244

    06 December, 2024

    151

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 3820

    06 December, 2024

    84

    calories per serving

  • cooked rice pancakes recipe | leftover rice pancakes | Indian rice pancake with vegetables | with 19 amazing … More..

    Recipe# 3621

    06 December, 2024

    93

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 644

    06 December, 2024

    119

    calories per serving

  • buckwheat moong and vegetable khichdi recipe | buckwheat vegetable khichdi | healthy kuttu vegetable khichdi | with 33 … More..

    Recipe# 3251

    06 December, 2024

    190

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 3343

    06 December, 2024

    143

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 4640

    06 December, 2024

    28

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 5016

    06 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

  • Rich in taste and nutrition, this Palak Toovar Dal is a healthful dish you can prepare frequently without … More..

    Recipe# 3876

    06 December, 2024

    230

    calories per serving

  • moong dal and spring onion paratha recipe | Indian moong dal stuffed paratha | healthy moong dal paratha … More..

    Recipe# 4263

    06 December, 2024

    109

    calories per serving

  • bhindi sambhariya recipe | stuffed okra fry | Gujarati style stuffed bhindi | with 24 amazing images. stuffed … More..

    Recipe# 3526

    06 December, 2024

    304

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 4748

    06 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 4010

    06 December, 2024

    414

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 4948

    06 December, 2024

    39

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 4847

    06 December, 2024

    189

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 3690

    06 December, 2024

    210

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 4057

    06 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

    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..

    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..

    229

    calories per serving

    sukha moong recipe | Gujarati dry moong | healthy sukha mung | dry whole mung sabzi | with … More..

    506

    calories per serving

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

    0

    calories per serving

    A variation of the traditional kadhi, this combines well with steamed rice, papad and pickles to make a … More..

    253

    calories per serving

    nachni khichu recipe | ragi khichu | Gujarati nachni khichu | healthy red millet snack | with 16 … More..

    270

    calories per serving

    Khapoli is undoubtedly the destination for vada pav! Here is the original recipe straight from the famous Khapoli … More..

    116

    calories per serving

    Great taste without oil! If that’s hard to believe, just try this recipe first. This Khatti Meethi Dal … More..

    194

    calories per serving

    chawli beans bajra paratha | healthy green chawli beans roti | long beans veg paratha | with 30 … More..

    297

    calories per serving

    tamarind rice | South Indian style tamarind rice | pulihora rice | puliyogare rice | chitrannam rice | … More..

    188

    calories per serving

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

    294

    calories per serving

    This unique Corn Curry features a blend of flavours that you will thoroughly relish. A dash of tomato … More..

    122

    calories per serving

    peru vegetable sabzi recipe | healthy peru nu shaak | amrud sabji | with 30 amazing images. peru … More..

    151

    calories per serving

    aloo gobi methi tuk recipe | Indian style aloo gobhi methi tuk | potato cauliflower and fenugreek sabzi … More..

    84

    calories per serving

    You are sure to have used khus-khus, a reservoir of iron and zinc, in sweets, kheers and gravies … More..

    93

    calories per serving

    cooked rice pancakes recipe | leftover rice pancakes | Indian rice pancake with vegetables | with 19 amazing … More..

    119

    calories per serving

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

    190

    calories per serving

    buckwheat moong and vegetable khichdi recipe | buckwheat vegetable khichdi | healthy kuttu vegetable khichdi | with 33 … More..

    143

    calories per serving

    gavarfali ki sabzi recipe | Rajasthani gavar sabji | healthy gavar sabzi with curds | cluster beans curry … More..

    28

    calories per serving

    sambar powder recipe | how to make South Indian sambar powder at home | best sambar masala powder … More..

    0

    calories per serving

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

    230

    calories per serving

    Rich in taste and nutrition, this Palak Toovar Dal is a healthful dish you can prepare frequently without … More..

    109

    calories per serving

    moong dal and spring onion paratha recipe | Indian moong dal stuffed paratha | healthy moong dal paratha … More..

    304

    calories per serving

    bhindi sambhariya recipe | stuffed okra fry | Gujarati style stuffed bhindi | with 24 amazing images. stuffed … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Yummy paneer balls baked with a creamy spinach sauce, this dish has an exquisite and sumptuous nature that … More..

    414

    calories per serving

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

    39

    calories per serving

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

    189

    calories per serving

    Indian vada pav recipe | Mumbai street food vada pav | vada pav with spicy chutney | how … More..

    210

    calories per serving

    besan masala peanuts recipe | microwave besan masala groundnut recipe | healthy besan masala peanuts | no fry … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Made in just 1 teaspoon of oil, this puffed cereal and cornflakes chivda is lighter and healthier than … More..

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