How To Make A Bilahir Tok-Tomato Chutney in Assamese Style

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Bilahir Tok: Tomato Chutney in Assamese Style

‘Bilahi’ in Assam means tomato and ‘Tok’ means tangy/sour chutney. This sweet n sour dish is so simple to make that it can be made within 10-15 minutes.

It is a tangy and sweet recipe, something which is definitely mouth-watering and can perk up a meal.

A delicious concoction, Bilahir Tok/Tomato Chutney can be used in so many different ways. All you require is season’s freshest tomatoes and a few regular ingredients of your kitchen.

The jaggery can be replaced with brown sugar in, and if you are diabetic you can, of course, replace jaggery or sugar with your trusted sweetener.

How To Make A Bilahir Tok-Tomato Chutney in Assamese Style
How To Make A Bilahir Tok-Tomato Chutney in Assamese Style

We had ours with khichri for a meal…and it all comes flashing back…the weddings, the Durga Pujas, and of course, my mom’s kitchen and dad’s smile.

Bilahir Tok: Tomato Chutney in Assamese Style

‘Bilahi’ in Assamese means tomato and ‘Tok’ means tangy/sour chutney. This dish is so simple to make and can be made within 15 minutes.

It is a tangy and sweet recipe, something which definitely perks up a meal.

How To Make A Bilahir Tok-Tomato Chutney in Assamese Style
How To Make A Bilahir Tok-Tomato Chutney in Assamese Style

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 4 people
Calories 155 kcal

Author Ranjeeta Nath Ghai

Ingredients

  • 5-6 medium ripe tomatoes sliced
  • 1½ tsp Mustard Oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 8-10 raisins
  • 6-7 cashews
  • A small piece of jaggery
  • salt to taste

Tempering

  • 1 tsp Panch Phoran
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 whole dried red chilli
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder

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How To Make A Bilahir Tok: Tomato Chutney in Assamese Style

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    Instructions

    1. Heat the oil in a pan. 
    2. Add the Panch Phoran, whole red chilli, and bay leaf.
    3. When the seeds start to pop, add the onion and tomatoes. Season with salt and add turmeric.
    4. Mix well, cover and cook (stirring occasionally) till the tomatoes are mushy.
    5. Add the jaggery and stir till it is dissolved and the tok thickens… just so that it is neither too watery or too thick.
    6. Stir nicely add cashews and raisins and remove from heat.
    7. Serve as a condiment with steamed basmati rice, khichri, poori, or even with rotis and other flatbreads.

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    How To Make A Bilahir Tok-Tomato Chutney in Assamese Style

    Recipe Name: How To Make A Bilahir Tok: Tomato Chutney in Assamese Style

    Author: Ranjeeta Nath Ghai

    Description: 'Bilahi' in Assamese means tomato and 'Tok' means tangy/sour chutney. This dish is so simple to make and can be made within 15 minutes. It is a tangy and sweet recipe, something which definitely perks up a meal. A delicious condiment which can be used in so many different ways. All you require is season's freshest tomatoes. The jaggery can be replaced with brown sugar, and if you are diabetic you can, of course, replace jaggery or sugar with your trusted sweetener.

    Preperation time: 5M

    Cook Time: 10M

    Total Time: 15M

    Type: side dish

    Recipe Yield: 4 people

    Recipe Ingredients: 5-6 medium ripe tomatoes sliced, 1½ tsp Mustard Oil, 1 small onion finely chopped, 8-10 raisins, 6-7 cashews, A small piece of jaggery, salt to taste, Tempering, 1 tsp Panch Phoran, 1 bay leaf, 1 whole dried red chilli, ¼ tsp turmeric powder

    Recipe Instructions: Heat the oil in a pan. Add the Panch Phoran, whole red chilli and bay leaf. When the seeds start to pop, add the onion and tomatoes. Season with salt and add the turmeric. Mix well, cover and cook (stirring occasionally) till the tomatoes are mushy. Add the jaggery and stir till it is dissolved and the tok thickens… just so that it is neither too watery or too thick. Stir nicely add cashews and raisins and remove from heat. Serve as a condiment with steamed basmati rice, khichri, poori or even with rotis and other flatbreads.

    Recipe Cuisine: Indian

    Calories: 155

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    Summary

    ‘Bilahi’ in Assam means tomato and ‘Tok’ means tangy/sour chutney. This sweet n sour dish is so simple to make that it can be made within 10-15 minutes. It is a tangy and sweet recipe, something which is definitely mouth-watering and can perk up a meal.

    Pros

    Use fresh tomatoes for this recipe.

    Cons

    Can be stored for 4 days in refrigeration.

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      1. Ranjeeta Nath Ghai says:

        It is so and very easy to make

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