[Aroy]

Originally Posted by DCEite

I was surprised when I read the labels on commercial Hing poweders in market. All of them contain "Wheat flour/Refined wheat flour" as an ingredient. I am not sure why it is used, but perhaps its a binding agent.

The best Hing you could get would be the pure Hing granules. Seach for "Hathras Hing" and you will get some information on this. This is pure hing without any adultration, but it will not be in powdered form, but in form of small hard granules. Ofcourse before cooking they will need to be crushed using a pestle and mortar.

Even Hing Granules are a mixture of Hing and Maida. Pure (100%) hing is difficult to source as most of it is bought by manufacturers.

[meerkat]

Originally Posted by DCEite

I was surprised when I read the labels on commercial Hing poweders in market. All of them contain "Wheat flour/Refined wheat flour" as an ingredient. I am not sure why it is used, but perhaps its a binding agent.

The common powdered Hing packages sold now are typically labeled as "Compounded Asafoetida" -- with the percentage of flour indicated. My current package has 30% flour. More commonly it is 50% or even higher.

Recently I dug up an old package (branded S.S.P., manufactured in Oct-2005) lost in some old boxes from my Bangalore days! It also says "Compounded", but gives no percentages of the ingredients! The package was almost unused, and remains perfectly usable to this day, with a strong scent, -- almost 19 years later! No wonder, -- the 10g pack cost Rs. 39/- back in 2005. My current packs typically cost Rs. 70/- to 100/- for 50g in 2024.

When I was a kid, Hing used to be sold by the "Kabuliwalas". Back then it used to come in brown resin form, and needed to be ground for use. Don't know how pure it was, but was definitely far more potent than the current "compounded" forms.

Originally Posted by ABHI_1512

The one from Everest brand is what I use and found it good enough for my requirements, should be found online.

The Everest brand Hing comes in various strengths, priced accordingly. I have no comments regarding its quality. But they are atrociously packaged in non-airtight plastic jars (the caps are just not made to be screwed back on tightly). So in humid weather the powder just absorbs moisture and forms a solid mass that needs to be powdered back to be used! In contrast, the 19-year-old S.S.P. Hing mentioned above remains in perfectly dry powdered form!

--- So I don't purchase Everest Hing anymore, and the brand itself has been blacklisted in my household as a consequence!
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[Ms. Tesla]

Hi everyone!
I know this thread is mainly for experienced chefs, or delicious meals and ideas, but I wanted to add a little mix.
So why not add Healthy Deserts?

My mother and I Love to bake and cook, So every second day, I pop in the kitchen, half an hour later, we have some new kinds of healthy cakes/cookies/brookies/brownies, etc. freshly made from the oven. My Mom is on "Finding the Right Healthy Recipe" Duty, and my Didi and I are on " Bake using the Recipe" Duty.

So here are a few of the "Best" Healthy Recipes, for both Parents and Children!


First up is:

Air Fryer Cherry Muffins
(You can even use blueberries)

Oats flour:1 Cup
Chopped Cherries:1 Cup
Boiled Milk:1 cup
Medium-sized banana:2 pieces
Vanilla essence:1 tbsp
Baking powder:1 teaspoon
Baking soda:1 teaspoon
Ghee:1 Tbsp

Method:

Banana Milk mixture:
Add bananas and milk into a mixing jar and grind it into a smooth paste.

Now combine all the ingredients mentioned above in a mixing bowl and mix properly, fill up the moulds with the batter and air fry your muffins at 160° for 12 minutes, Or you could use The oven(160)

- Bhavika Himalay Manek(Instagram)




Delish Healthy Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients
1 apple
1 cup almonds
1 cup dark chocolate ( I used sugar-free dark chocolate)
1/3 cup hot water

Instructions:

• Grind This Mixture until you get a smooth paste.
• Put it into the desired container.
• Cover with tin foil.
• Freeze for 2hrs

- Nidhi Khosla(Instagram)


Guilt free Baked oats
(It's Best when you make it with double Ingredients)

Ingredients:
60 grams Oats
1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Vanilla Essence
1 banana
1 cup Milk

Instructions:

• Grind The Ingredients together
• Add some honey (optional)
• Add some choco chips
• Mix and Transfer to an oven/air fryer-safe container
• Garnish with even more choco chips.
• Bake at 185c for around 30 minutes.

- Priyanka Meena(Instagram)



Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

INGREDIENTS:⁣
▪️1 cup of oats ⁣
▪️1 tbsp chia seeds⁣
▪️1/2 tsp cinnamon ⁣
▪️1/2 cup of carrot grated (about 1 small carrot grated)⁣
▪️1 cup of milk⁣
▪️2 tbsp yoghurt ⁣
▪️1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)⁣
▪️Handful of nuts (optional) ⁣
⁣
Topping:⁣
2 tbsp yogurt mixed with a pinch of cinnamon ⁣
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METHOD ⁣
▪️In a container, add all the ingredients, and mix well⁣
▪️Top with the yogurt mixture ⁣
▪️Refrigerate for at least 2 hours

- Divya Sharma(Instagram)


Yummy Ragi Bread

Ingredients:
1+1/2 cup Ragi
4 tbsp Olive oil
1 Tsp Sesame seeds(optional)
3 Eggs (1 tbsp of flaxseed and 3 tbsp water= 1 egg)
2 bananas
1 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Rock salt

Instructions:

• Mix the Ingredients using a spoon
• Transfer to a baking Tray
• Preheat it to 180c
• Put the Tray in for about 30 minutes

- Zareen Siddique(Instagram)



Hope you enjoy This healthy Recipies!
Also, A Fact for Vegetarians:
1 tbsp of flaxseed and 3 tbsp water = 1 egg