Homemade Asafoetida

September 15, 2023

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Asafoetida also known as Hing in Hindi | Perungayam in Tamil. One of the most important ingredient in Indian cooking. Learn how to make Hing or Asafoetida at Home with step by step pictures, recipe, instructions and video.

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Asafoetida | Hing

Asafoetida is a gum-resin obtained from the exudates of the roots of the Iranian endemic medicinal plant. It has a pungent smell to it which is why it has a common name stinking gum. Asafoetida or Hing is a common ingredient in Indian, pakistan, Iran & Afghanistan Cuisines. On its own it has a strong aroma but when added to dishes it gives an onion flavor.

What is Asafoetida

I always find that store bought asafoetida powder is not as strong. Its aroma and flavour gets reduced as it stays on the pantry shelf. Homemade asafoetida powder is easy to make and its flavour is so good. Once you start using this, then you will never go back to store bought ones.

Did you know that store bought asafoetida has added maida | wheat flour in them. This homemade version of asafoetida is so much stronger and it has much more aroma than regular store bought powdered ones. This is easy to make and is much healthier.

Why this Recipe Works?

Fast, Effective, Hygienic & Budget Friendly.
More flavor than readymade store bought asafoetida.
It contains no artificial flavor, preservatives & added wheat flour.

Video for Homemade Asafoetida (Hing)

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Asafoetida is widely used in cooking. But it has numerous health benefits.

Stomach Bloating & Digestion

My grandmother always have a jar of asafoetida powder on hand. She dissolves 1 tsp of asafoetida powder in ¼ cup of warm water and consume. This is a proven home remedy which cures stomach bloating & pain caused from consuming gassy foods. Asafoetida improves digestion too.

Rich in Anti-oxidants, acts anti-inflammatory, lowers blood pressure too.

How to Make Asafoetida (Step-wise Pictures)

1)Take a bar of asafoetida in a microwave dish.

2)Put in microwave and cook on regular cooking mode for 2 mins.

3)It will puff up and the bar will get lighter in weight as well.

4)Cool it completely and put it inside a bag or plastic cover and Crush it using a rock

5)Crush till it is crushed

6)Like this.

7)Take it in a blender

8)Powder to a fine mix

9)Take it in a container and store.

Asafoetida (Stove Top method)

If you don’t have a microwave, you can choose to make asafoetida | hing in a pan or in an oven.

Take a bar of asafoetida and use a sharp knife to cut it into small pieces.
Compound Asafoetida is usually chewy and rubbery. So it will be little difficult to cut. You can make this process easy, by heating the compound asafoetida in a pan till it gets hot. It makes the compound more chewy so you can chop or tear them apart easily.
Now add the chopped asafoetida in a dry pan and start roasting on a low heat till it gets roasted. As you roast them, it will stick together again. But thats not an issue. You have to keep roasting them on low medium heat till brown.
Take it off the heat and cool for 2 to 3 mins. Now remove it from pan, and break them apart if needed. If you let them cool in the pan, it may stick together in which case you might need to heat again.
If you see the asafoetida is not crispy and feels chewy, dry roast in the pan longer.
Once completely cold, you can powder them.

Asafoetida (Oven Method)

Take a bar of asafoetida and use a sharp knife to cut it into small pieces.
Place the chopped asafoetida on a parchment paper lined baking tray.
Pop this in a 180 degree C preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes until puffed.
Remove them from oven and allow them to cool completely.
Once completely cold, you can powder them.

Expert Tips

In microwave, it takes just 30 seconds to 1 minute to cook asafoetida. Check after 30 seconds, to make sure that it didn’t get burnt. Usually it will take around 45 seconds to 1 minute.
Line the pan with parchment paper, so the asafoetida doesn’t stick to the pan.
Make small batches of asafoetida to have the fresh aroma longer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Asafoetida?

Asafoetida is a gum-resin obtained from the exudates of the roots of the Iranian endemic medicinal plant. It has a pungent smell to it which is why it has a common name stinking gum.

Is asafoetida good or bad for health?

Asafoetida has numerous health benefits. It helps in digestion, anti fungal properties, promotes brain health, reduces symptoms of IBS and anti cancer properties.

What hing is called in English?

Hing is a common spice used in Indian cooking. It is widely used in other parts of the world cuisine like Iranian, pakistan, bangladeshi foods. Hing is called as Asafoetida in English. Commonly known as “devils dung” or “stinky gum”due to its potent smell.

What is Asafoetida called in Tamil?

Asafoetida is called as Perungayam in tamil and Hing in hindi.

How to use Asafoetida in Cooking?

Asafoetida is usually added to hot oil or ghee when making tempering. Adding it to hot oils mellows the pungent flavour and enhances the taste of the dish.

Commonly we use Hing (Asafoetida) when making tempering for dals, sabzi, jeera hing aloo, buttermilk.

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