Does Vasant Strong Hing contain wheat?

Yes. It is a compounded hing made with asafoetida, edible gum and about 70% wheat flour, so it is not suitable for a wheat-free or gluten-free diet.

What sizes is Vasant Strong Hing available in?

It comes in 25g, 50g and 100g packs, and a 500g jar.

How should I store hing so it does not affect other spices?

Keep it in a tightly closed airtight container, away from moisture and other spices, in a cool, dry place.

Vasant Strong Hing (Asafoetida) | Buy in Mumbai

Vasant Strong Hing (Asafoetida Powder)

Also called Hing, Heeng, Hingu, Inguva

Vasant Strong Hing, a compounded asafoetida made with imported hing, wheat flour and edible gum. A pinch is enough for dal and sabji tadka.

₹85MRP ₹10620% off

Inclusive of all taxes. Delivery ₹39 per KG in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Thane.

Pack size25G₹85₹10650G₹160₹200100G₹290₹363500G(JAR)₹1,400₹1,750

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Delivery: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Thane. Rest of India on WhatsApp inquiry

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Vasant Strong Hing (Asafoetida Powder): key facts

Brand: Vasant Masala (made by Vasant Masala Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad)
Also called: Hing, Heeng, Hingu, Inguva
Category: Specialty Spices
Pack sizes: 25G, 50G, 100G, 500G(JAR)
Price: From ₹85 (25G), MRP ₹106
Sold by: Masala365, authorised Vasant Masala distributor, Kandivali West, Mumbai
Delivery: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane at ₹39 per KG; rest of India on WhatsApp inquiry
How to order: Add to cart and send the order on WhatsApp to +91 90291 16404

About Vasant Strong Hing (Asafoetida Powder)

Vasant Strong Hing is a compounded asafoetida powder made with imported hing, wheat flour and edible gum. Vasant Masala says the hing is processed under strict quality control so that the powder stays strong, and that matters with hing: a weak one forces you to add spoonfuls and still never gives the real flavour. The 500g jar suits restaurants and large households.

Asafoetida comes from the dried resin of the ferula plant, which grows in Afghanistan and nearby regions, yet it is Indian kitchens that use it the most. On its own it smells sharp and pungent, but once it hits hot ghee or oil it mellows into a savoury taste close to onion and garlic. It is known as heeng in Hindi, hingu in Kannada and inguva in Telugu.

A small pinch in the tadka is all you need for dal, kadhi, sambar, rasam, chole and most sabjis. It is especially useful in Jain cooking and other kitchens that skip onion and garlic, and in pickles, dhokla, khandvi and farsan batters. Since this blend contains about 70% wheat flour, it is not suitable for anyone who avoids wheat or gluten.

Masala365 is an authorised Vasant Masala distributor in Kandivali West. We deliver Vasant hing across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane, and orders from other parts of India are taken on WhatsApp inquiry.

How to use

Add a small pinch to hot ghee or oil along with jeera or rai
Use in the tadka for dal, kadhi, sambar and rasam
Add to dhokla, khandvi and farsan batters
Use in pickles and in onion-free, garlic-free cooking
Close the lid tightly straight after use, as the smell is strong

Ingredients

Asafoetida, Wheat Flour (approx. 70%), Edible Gum

Always check the printed pack for the latest ingredient, allergen and best-before details.