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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. 

  • During the mango season in the summer in Punjab, one can see at least two or three earthenware … More..

    Recipe# 3194

    01 January, 1900

    49

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 4025

    05 February, 2006

    363

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 4910

    29 March, 2010

    0

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 4911

    29 March, 2010

    0

    calories per serving

  • This is a popular, easy-fix maharashtrian dish. The combination of jaggery and kokum gives a sweet and tangy … More..

    Recipe# 4920

    30 March, 2010

    69

    calories per serving

  • Thattai is a savoury snack from south india that is easy to make, as it does not require … More..

    Recipe# 4934

    31 March, 2010

    77

    calories per serving

  • A simple but tasteful recipe that is extremely popular,espeacially in kerala,tamilnadu and some areas of karnataka,served with curd … More..

    Recipe# 4952

    02 April, 2010

    1950

    calories per serving

  • Delicately seasoned with simple spices, this is one dish that you will relish. I have added only 1 … More..

    Recipe# 5015

    08 April, 2010

    179

    calories per serving

  • Tendli bhaat, nutritious tendli comes together with spicy rice for a delicious change from the usual rice and … More..

    Recipe# 5067

    16 April, 2010

    215

    calories per serving

  • Zunka, especially when combined with jowar bhakri, green chillies and onions, is considered the quintessential marathi meal! More..

    Recipe# 5132

    23 April, 2010

    0

    calories per serving

  • Gatte ki kadhi, straight from the kitchens of rajasthan, this dish involves gram flour dumplings flavoured with dry … More..

    Recipe# 5133

    23 April, 2010

    355

    calories per serving

  • Moong dal khandvi, a variant of the traditional besan-based gujarati snack, this recipe imbibes the goodness of moong … More..

    Recipe# 5139

    23 April, 2010

    234

    calories per serving

  • Bikaner is known for its savoury snacks. Here is an authentic black pepper flavoured bikaneri farsaan that can … More..

    Recipe# 5141

    23 April, 2010

    0

    calories per serving

  • Kachoris are a delight for the diner – nutritious and tasty at the same time. But the one … More..

    Recipe# 5197

    04 May, 2010

    183

    calories per serving

  • Khandvi is usually using besan, but here i have made it using moong dal flour for a change! … More..

    Recipe# 5211

    06 May, 2010

    268

    calories per serving

  • Baked sev, corn, vegetables and fruits – healthy ingredients combine in my version of the piquant bhel. A … More..

    Recipe# 4781

    12 May, 2010

    234

    calories per serving

  • Suggested serving size for 100 calories: 4 pieces this baked and colourful, multipurpose dish is versatile enough to … More..

    Recipe# 4792

    12 May, 2010

    46

    calories per serving

  • Sundal, from beaches and parks to temples, sundal ( a mélange of kala chana, cocnut and spices) is … More..

    Recipe# 5246

    17 May, 2010

    83

    calories per serving

  • Tofu chila, apart from energy, the brain requires a constant supply of oxygen and other nutrients to function … More..

    Recipe# 5336

    03 June, 2010

    118

    calories per serving

  • Tangy rice dish, flavoured with peanuts and malagapadi, a south indian spice mixture. More..

    Recipe# 4038

    21 August, 2010

    508

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 493

    21 August, 2010

    40

    calories per serving

  • This is a slightly modified version of the south indian "dahi bhaat". Rich in protein and calcium, this … More..

    Recipe# 3006

    04 September, 2010

    254

    calories per serving

  • A speciality of gujarat which makes a meal by itself. More..

    Recipe# 2842

    04 September, 2010

    497

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 4010

    17 September, 2010

    414

    calories per serving

  • Make these bite-sized moong dal pancakes and top with a delicious mixture of vegetables for a fun snack. … More..

    Recipe# 5406

    08 October, 2010

    72

    calories per serving

  • Ripe green tendlis, long grains of rice and aromatic spices cooked to perfection in a maharashtrian style. This … More..

    Recipe# 4035

    23 October, 2010

    489

    calories per serving

  • Flaked rice and papad sautéed with spices and peanuts. Using thinner variety of poha known as patla poha … More..

    Recipe# 693

    25 October, 2010

    319

    calories per serving

  • Not one, but three nourishing flours! not one, but two nourishing greens. Really, nutrition and taste come as … More..

    Recipe# 5486

    10 December, 2010

    30

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 5016

    16 March, 2011

    0

    calories per serving

  • This easy handva can be served in just a few minutes. While the bottle gourd and curds, add … More..

    Recipe# 5551

    26 March, 2011

    83

    calories per serving

    49

    calories per serving

    During the mango season in the summer in Punjab, one can see at least two or three earthenware … More..

    363

    calories per serving

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

    0

    calories per serving

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

    0

    calories per serving

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

    69

    calories per serving

    This is a popular, easy-fix maharashtrian dish. The combination of jaggery and kokum gives a sweet and tangy … More..

    77

    calories per serving

    Thattai is a savoury snack from south india that is easy to make, as it does not require … More..

    1950

    calories per serving

    A simple but tasteful recipe that is extremely popular,espeacially in kerala,tamilnadu and some areas of karnataka,served with curd … More..

    179

    calories per serving

    Delicately seasoned with simple spices, this is one dish that you will relish. I have added only 1 … More..

    215

    calories per serving

    Tendli bhaat, nutritious tendli comes together with spicy rice for a delicious change from the usual rice and … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Zunka, especially when combined with jowar bhakri, green chillies and onions, is considered the quintessential marathi meal! More..

    355

    calories per serving

    Gatte ki kadhi, straight from the kitchens of rajasthan, this dish involves gram flour dumplings flavoured with dry … More..

    234

    calories per serving

    Moong dal khandvi, a variant of the traditional besan-based gujarati snack, this recipe imbibes the goodness of moong … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Bikaner is known for its savoury snacks. Here is an authentic black pepper flavoured bikaneri farsaan that can … More..

    183

    calories per serving

    Kachoris are a delight for the diner – nutritious and tasty at the same time. But the one … More..

    268

    calories per serving

    Khandvi is usually using besan, but here i have made it using moong dal flour for a change! … More..

    234

    calories per serving

    Baked sev, corn, vegetables and fruits – healthy ingredients combine in my version of the piquant bhel. A … More..

    46

    calories per serving

    Suggested serving size for 100 calories: 4 pieces this baked and colourful, multipurpose dish is versatile enough to … More..

    83

    calories per serving

    Sundal, from beaches and parks to temples, sundal ( a mélange of kala chana, cocnut and spices) is … More..

    118

    calories per serving

    Tofu chila, apart from energy, the brain requires a constant supply of oxygen and other nutrients to function … More..

    508

    calories per serving

    Tangy rice dish, flavoured with peanuts and malagapadi, a south indian spice mixture. More..

    40

    calories per serving

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

    254

    calories per serving

    This is a slightly modified version of the south indian "dahi bhaat". Rich in protein and calcium, this … More..

    497

    calories per serving

    A speciality of gujarat which makes a meal by itself. More..

    414

    calories per serving

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

    72

    calories per serving

    Make these bite-sized moong dal pancakes and top with a delicious mixture of vegetables for a fun snack. … More..

    489

    calories per serving

    Ripe green tendlis, long grains of rice and aromatic spices cooked to perfection in a maharashtrian style. This … More..

    319

    calories per serving

    Flaked rice and papad sautéed with spices and peanuts. Using thinner variety of poha known as patla poha … More..

    30

    calories per serving

    Not one, but three nourishing flours! not one, but two nourishing greens. Really, nutrition and taste come as … More..

    0

    calories per serving

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

    83

    calories per serving

    This easy handva can be served in just a few minutes. While the bottle gourd and curds, add … More..

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