Heera Hing (Asafoetida)

Description

Heera Hing (Asafoetida) (ہیرا ہینگ اصلی)

Heera Hing is pure, strong asafoetida resin. A tiny amount gives a deep flavour to daal and sabzi.

Quick facts

Below are the ways Heera Hing Asli is valued in Pakistani homes and kitchens. This is traditional and general information, not medical advice.

15 ways to use Heera Hing Asli

1. Daal tarka: Add a grain sized pinch to hot ghee before other spices.
2. Chana: Add to chana and lobia.
3. Rajma: Add to kidney beans.
4. Kadhi: Add to kadhi tarka.
5. Sabzi: Add to aloo, gobi and bhindi.
6. Pickle: Add to achar masala.
7. Chutney: Add a tiny pinch to green chutney.
8. Hing water: Dissolve a tiny pinch in warm water for use in cooking.
9. Onion free cooking: Use for savoury taste without onion and garlic.
10. Buttermilk: Add a tiny pinch to chaas tarka.
11. Sambar: Add to sambar tarka.
12. Papad and snacks: Add to snack dough.
13. Tummy rub tradition: Mixed with water and rubbed on the tummy in old practice.
14. Separate storage: Keep in its own tin so other spices do not smell of it.
15. Safety: Tiny amounts only; do not give infants by mouth.

20 benefits and traditional uses of Heera Hing Asli

1. Very strong flavour: A tiny pinch flavours a whole pot.
2. Daal tarka: Classic in daal and chana tarka.
3. Gas tradition: Used in the tradition for a gassy stomach.
4. Heaviness tradition: Used after heavy food in desi homes.
5. Onion garlic substitute: Gives a savoury taste in food without onion and garlic.
6. Pickle spice: Used in achar recipes.
7. Pulses: Traditionally added to beans and lentils.
8. Baby tummy tradition: Mixed in water and rubbed on the tummy in old desi practice.
9. Unani formulas: Used by hakeems in many digestive preparations.
10. Warming spice: Unani tradition describes it as hot.
11. Pure resin: Heera hing is pure, not mixed with flour.
12. Long lasting: A small amount lasts months.
13. Sabzi flavour: Adds depth to vegetable dishes.
14. Chutney use: Used in some chutneys.
15. Kadhi: Classic in kadhi tarka.
16. Pairs with ajwain: Classic digestive pairing.
17. Airtight storage: Keeps strength in a closed tin.
18. Small packs: Sold in grams because it is so strong.
19. Premium quality: Stronger than compounded hing.
20. Kitchen tradition: Used in the subcontinent for centuries.

Buying tip: Pure heera hing is very strong smelling, amber to brown, and dissolves into a milky liquid in water. Mild smelling, floury hing is mixed.

Why buy from Maqsood Herbal Store

We have been in the herbal trade since 2005. Every item is checked for correct identity, colour, smell and cleanliness, and packed fresh after you order. We deliver all over Pakistan within 3 days for a flat Rs 300. You can pay by Cash on Delivery, JazzCash or Easypaisa. Sealed items can be returned within 7 days.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a dry spoon.

Please see a doctor

Important: Use only in very small amounts. Do not give by mouth to infants. Avoid large amounts in pregnancy.

Traditional use is not the same as proven medical treatment. Please see a doctor or a qualified hakeem before using any herb for a health problem, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, giving it to a child, taking regular medicine, or have a long term illness. Stop use and see a doctor if you notice any allergy or side effect.

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Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information on this page describes traditional use only and is not medical advice.