How to Make Assamese Bilahir Tok | Spicy Tomato Chutney

Assamese Bilahir Tok

Assamese Bilahir Tok is  a Spicy Chutney, This chutney listed under gluten free recipes.. For the month of November in sssshh cooking challenge I was Paired with Priya Akka, who is the writer of Priya’s versatile page,  the name itself means the whole thing her recipes are very versatile and unique with different flavours, she has a huge collection international recipes too.

I got Tomato and bay leaf as my secret ingredients.  Coming to this recipe, Bilahir Tok is a spicy chutney which can be paired with roti, pulav, parathas. Assames follow very simple method of cooking, they use good spice in their cuisines. Mustard oil is the special ingredient in their cooking, and this simple yet lovely recipe is a finger licking chutney. The Red colour of the chutney is very attractive.

step by Step picture instruction

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Wash and clean the tomatoes, chop them into pieces and set aside.

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Panch Phoran for seasoning {mix of Jeera, mustard, fennel, Methi, Onion Seeds}

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Heat a pan wit mustard oil, Season with panch phoren, Red chilli and bay leaf.

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Add in the chopped tomatoes

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 Add salt, Sugar, Red chilli powder, turmeric powder to the pan

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Cook the chutney till the oil separates, sprinkle some water and cook if needed.

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 Spicy hot flavoured chutney is ready to serve with Roti