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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)

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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. 

  • A delicious starter made with split yellow gram and curds and tempered with sesame seeds and mustard seeds. More..

    Recipe# 2825

    01 December, 2024

    170

    calories per serving

    Recipe# 4118

    02 December, 2024

    146

    calories per serving

  • Traditionally, samosas are served with chutney or chole, but this one which is a personal favourite of mine, … More..

    Recipe# 2893

    06 December, 2024

    235

    calories per serving

  • As they say, necessity is the mother of invention and this recipe came about because I always ended … More..

    Recipe# 2906

    06 December, 2024

    111

    calories per serving

  • Buckwheat is called "Kutti-no daro" in Gujarati and "kutto" in most other Indian languages. This recipe is a … More..

    Recipe# 2974

    06 December, 2024

    201

    calories per serving

  • Have this nutritious dal along with rotis or parathas as the combination of dals with vegetables makes it … More..

    Recipe# 2997

    06 December, 2024

    194

    calories per serving

  • Wheat flour is combined with aromatic spices to make these delicious rotis. The whole spices used for this … More..

    Recipe# 3022

    06 December, 2024

    100

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 3155

    06 December, 2024

    30

    calories per serving

  • Crisp vegetable pieces in chilli, mustard and brine (salt solution). Choose any combination of fresh winter vegetables for … More..

    Recipe# 3177

    06 December, 2024

    52

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 3187

    06 December, 2024

    43

    calories per serving

  • Sambhaar plays a versatile role in the preparation of many spicy pickles. It is a blend of split … More..

    Recipe# 3196

    06 December, 2024

    10

    calories per serving

  • This delicious corn recipe is a great way to begin your day. It is really low in calories … More..

    Recipe# 3276

    06 December, 2024

    178

    calories per serving

  • A delectable snack made with flaked rice seasoned with a right blend of spices. Use a thin variety … More..

    Recipe# 3288

    06 December, 2024

    76

    calories per serving

  • Healthy Oondhiya recipe | Undhiyu | Undhiyu with baked muthias, less oil |  Undhiyu, a traditional Gujarati mixed vegetable … More..

    Recipe# 3293

    06 December, 2024

    160

    calories per serving

  • A classic Gujarati recipe, of vegetables and fenugreek dumplings cooked in an aromatic blend of spices. This version … More..

    Recipe# 3528

    06 December, 2024

    567

    calories per serving

  • Malagapadi (or Molagu pudi) in South India is prepared and stored in containers to accompany dosa, idlis and … More..

    Recipe# 3649

    06 December, 2024

    488

    calories per serving

  • Stuffed Bajre ke Parathe |  bajra chawli paratha | Stuffed Bajre ke Parathe — also known as Bajra Chawli … More..

    Recipe# 632

    06 December, 2024

    350

    calories per serving

  • A riot of flavours, typical of any chaat - but with the bhujia adding a great new dimension. More..

    Recipe# 914

    06 December, 2024

    1177

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 4057

    06 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

  • Medley of vegetables cooked in sweet n sour dal to make your meal nutritious and interesting. More..

    Recipe# 4303

    06 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

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

    Recipe# 1254

    06 December, 2024

    270

    calories per serving

  • The addition of Chawli to this traditional Maharashtrian subzi boosts its vitamin A and iron content, making it … More..

    Recipe# 1276

    06 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

  • rice and palak appe recipe | rice and palak appe for chronic kidney disease | healthy rajgira palak … More..

    Recipe# 7898

    13 January, 2025

    0

    calories per serving

  • guvar gatta sabzi recipe | gavar gatta sazbi for chronic kidney disease | healthy gatta and gavarfhali ki … More..

    Recipe# 7903

    23 January, 2025

    0

    calories per serving

  • vegetable vermicelli idli recipe | vermicelli idli for chronic kidney disease | healthy vermicelli vegetable idli | with … More..

    Recipe# 7906

    27 January, 2025

    0

    calories per serving

  • jowar mooli muthia recipe | jowar mooli muthia for chronic kidney disease | healthy mooli jowar muthia | … More..

    Recipe# 7905

    27 January, 2025

    0

    calories per serving

  • methi pakoda kadhi recipe | Punjabi style methi pakora kadhi | kadhi methi pakoda | with 40 amazing … More..

    Recipe# 3531

    22 February, 2025

    467

    calories per serving

  • rava dosa | onion rava dosa | crispy rava dosa | instant rava dosa | sooji ka dosa … More..

    Recipe# 1509

    06 October, 2025

    116

    calories per serving

  • cabbage vatana nu shaak recipe | healthy Gujarati kobi vatana nu shaak | patta gobi matar nu shaak … More..

    Recipe# 5609

    14 October, 2025

    83

    calories per serving

  • If you want your traditional Gujarati kadhi thick, then add more besan or reduce the quantity of water. … More..

    Recipe# 1468

    18 October, 2025

    241

    calories per serving

    170

    calories per serving

    A delicious starter made with split yellow gram and curds and tempered with sesame seeds and mustard seeds. More..

    146

    calories per serving

    A simple tomato based curry More..

    235

    calories per serving

    Traditionally, samosas are served with chutney or chole, but this one which is a personal favourite of mine, … More..

    111

    calories per serving

    As they say, necessity is the mother of invention and this recipe came about because I always ended … More..

    201

    calories per serving

    Buckwheat is called "Kutti-no daro" in Gujarati and "kutto" in most other Indian languages. This recipe is a … More..

    194

    calories per serving

    Have this nutritious dal along with rotis or parathas as the combination of dals with vegetables makes it … More..

    100

    calories per serving

    Wheat flour is combined with aromatic spices to make these delicious rotis. The whole spices used for this … More..

    30

    calories per serving

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

    52

    calories per serving

    Crisp vegetable pieces in chilli, mustard and brine (salt solution). Choose any combination of fresh winter vegetables for … More..

    43

    calories per serving

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

    10

    calories per serving

    Sambhaar plays a versatile role in the preparation of many spicy pickles. It is a blend of split … More..

    178

    calories per serving

    This delicious corn recipe is a great way to begin your day. It is really low in calories … More..

    76

    calories per serving

    A delectable snack made with flaked rice seasoned with a right blend of spices. Use a thin variety … More..

    160

    calories per serving

    Healthy Oondhiya recipe | Undhiyu | Undhiyu with baked muthias, less oil |  Undhiyu, a traditional Gujarati mixed vegetable … More..

    567

    calories per serving

    A classic Gujarati recipe, of vegetables and fenugreek dumplings cooked in an aromatic blend of spices. This version … More..

    488

    calories per serving

    Malagapadi (or Molagu pudi) in South India is prepared and stored in containers to accompany dosa, idlis and … More..

    350

    calories per serving

    Stuffed Bajre ke Parathe |  bajra chawli paratha | Stuffed Bajre ke Parathe — also known as Bajra Chawli … More..

    1177

    calories per serving

    A riot of flavours, typical of any chaat - but with the bhujia adding a great new dimension. More..

    0

    calories per serving

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

    0

    calories per serving

    Medley of vegetables cooked in sweet n sour dal to make your meal nutritious and interesting. More..

    270

    calories per serving

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

    0

    calories per serving

    The addition of Chawli to this traditional Maharashtrian subzi boosts its vitamin A and iron content, making it … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    rice and palak appe recipe | rice and palak appe for chronic kidney disease | healthy rajgira palak … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    guvar gatta sabzi recipe | gavar gatta sazbi for chronic kidney disease | healthy gatta and gavarfhali ki … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    vegetable vermicelli idli recipe | vermicelli idli for chronic kidney disease | healthy vermicelli vegetable idli | with … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    jowar mooli muthia recipe | jowar mooli muthia for chronic kidney disease | healthy mooli jowar muthia | … More..

    467

    calories per serving

    methi pakoda kadhi recipe | Punjabi style methi pakora kadhi | kadhi methi pakoda | with 40 amazing … More..

    116

    calories per serving

    rava dosa | onion rava dosa | crispy rava dosa | instant rava dosa | sooji ka dosa … More..

    83

    calories per serving

    cabbage vatana nu shaak recipe | healthy Gujarati kobi vatana nu shaak | patta gobi matar nu shaak … More..

    241

    calories per serving

    If you want your traditional Gujarati kadhi thick, then add more besan or reduce the quantity of water. … More..

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