5 Delicious Recipes That Come Alive with Riddhi Hing
When it comes to Indian cooking, Hing isn’t just another spice — it’s the soul of many dishes. Just a pinch can transform bland into bold, ordinary into unforgettable. If you’re wondering how to get the most out of your Riddhi Hing, here are 5 must-try recipes that highlight its unique aroma and power.
1. Classic Dal Tadka
Ingredients:
- Yellow moong or toor dal – 1 cup
- Ghee – 2 tbsp
- Riddhi Hing – 1/4 tsp
- Cumin seeds, garlic, green chilli, tomatoes
Method:
Cook dal with turmeric and salt. In a separate pan, heat ghee, add cumin seeds, chopped garlic, green chilies, and a pinch of Riddhi Hing. Add chopped tomatoes, cook well, and pour this tempering into the cooked dal. Garnish with coriander.
Why Riddhi Hing?
It gives that restaurant-style punch of aroma and depth.
2. Gujarati Kadhi
Ingredients:
- Yogurt – 1 cup
- Besan (gram flour) – 2 tbsp
- Curry leaves, mustard seeds, green chili
- Riddhi Hing – 1/4 tsp
Method:
Whisk yogurt, besan, turmeric, and water. Boil this mix. Separately, temper ghee with mustard seeds, curry leaves, chilies, and Hing. Add to kadhi and simmer.
Why Riddhi Hing?
It balances the sourness of yogurt and adds richness.
3. Rajasthan’s Ker Sangri with Hing Tadka
Ingredients:
- Ker and sangri (re-hydrated)
- Ghee, dried mango powder
- Red chili, Riddhi Hing, mustard seeds
Method:
Boil ker-sangri. In a kadhai, heat ghee, add mustard seeds and Hing. Add red chili, turmeric, and amchoor. Mix with ker-sangri. Cook on low flame.
Why Riddhi Hing?
Rajasthani cuisine thrives on spices, and Hing is a royal addition here.
4. Sambhar with Hing
Ingredients:
- Toor dal, sambhar masala, tamarind
- Mustard seeds, curry leaves, Riddhi Hing
Method:
Cook dal with tamarind water and sambhar masala. Temper mustard seeds, Hing, red chilies, curry leaves in coconut oil. Pour over dal and simmer.
Why Riddhi Hing?
South Indian flavors feel incomplete without that Hing punch in tadka.
5. Ajwain-Hing Paratha
Ingredients:
- Whole wheat flour, ajwain, Riddhi Hing
- Salt, ghee, water
Method:
Mix all ingredients into dough. Roll into parathas, cook with ghee.
Why Riddhi Hing?
Great for digestion, especially with heavy meals.
Final Thoughts
Riddhi Hing is not just a spice — it’s a flavor journey. These recipes are a perfect way to experience its true potential. Add it to your pantry and let your kitchen tell the story of tradition, health, and taste.
