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Assamese Style Bilahir Tok

Last Updated: Feb 23, 2023 by Enozia Zehra Vakil · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Bilahir Tok is an Assamese style spicy, sour and tangy tomato chutney that is quick, easy and so delicious. This versatile chutney can be paired with almost anything, and is the perfect condiment to make and store in your refrigerator. 

super delicious Bilahir Tok

Ready to perk up your meals with this insanely delicious condiment? Scroll down and read on to know more about how to do it. 

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  • Ingredients For the Recipe
  • How to Make the Assamese Style Bilahir Tok
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Tips & Tricks to Make the Assamese Style Bilahir Tok
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Ingredients For the Recipe

Putting this Assamese style Bilahir Tok needs just a handful of simple ingredients. 

  • Mustard oil: 1 tbsp
  • Bay leaf: 1
  • Dry red chilies: 2
  • Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
  • Nigella seeds: ½ tsp
  • Fenugreek seeds: ½ tsp
  • Tomatoes (roughly chopped): 2 cups
  • Salt: ½ tablespoon or as per taste
  • Red chili powder: 2 tsp
  • Powdered sugar: 2 tbsp

How to Make the Assamese Style Bilahir Tok

Once you have all your ingredients ready, here’s what you’ll need to do. 

add all the seeds in a pan and saute

Heat oil in a pan. Add the bay leaf, dry red chilies, cumin seeds, nigella seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Saute.

add chopped tomatoes to the pan

Add the tomatoes next and saute. Let them cook for 5 minutes or until they start turning mushy.

add chili powder and salt to the pan

Next, add the red chili powder and salt. Mix well.

add powdered sugar to the pan

Add in the powdered sugar next and mix well.

mix well and your Bilahir Tok is ready to enjoy

Serve hot as a delicious tomato side to your meals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Else Can I Add to the Assamese Style Bilahir Tok?

While this recipe is the classic, authentic version of the Bilahir Tok, you can also add in some more ingredients and experiment a bit with the recipe. 
For instance, if you want to bulk up the chutney, you can add some soaked cashews and raisins to it. If you’re not too sure about using those, a chopped up onion should do the trick too! yummy Bilahir Tok

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Can I Use Canned Tomatoes Instead of Fresh Tomatoes?

You could use canned tomatoes to cut down the prep time for the recipe, but remember that since canned tomatoes are more juicy and have a lot more liquid, you’ll need to cook the chutney for a longer time until it reaches the right consistency, and the oil separates. side view image of Bilahir Tok

How Do I Store the Chutney?

The Bilahir Tok, just like any other chutney or condiment, stays fresh for 3-5 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also use a glass container to store it, and layer it with some oil on the top to increase its shelf life. delicious Bilahir Tok

Tips & Tricks to Make the Assamese Style Bilahir Tok

Ready to give this flavorful and delicious Indian chutney a try? Take note of these little tips and tricks before you do. 

  • The mustard oil is what lends the chutney that rustic, earthy flavor. If you don’t have mustard oil, you can use any other neutral flavored cooking oil of your choice. 
  • If you want to balance out the spiciness and tanginess of this chutney, you can also add some jaggery into the mix. 
  • Conversely, to enhance the tanginess, you can squeeze some lemon juice towards the end, or add some tamarind juice or pulp. 
  • The tomatoes are a key ingredient of this recipe, so make sure you choose the best quality, ripe and juicy tomatoes, ideally ones that are nice and red. 
  • Based on your taste preference, you can use Kashmiri red chili powder (which has a milder flavor) or spicy red chili powder. 
  • To enhance the color of the chutney, you can also add a dash of turmeric powder to it. 
  • If you don’t have the whole spices that the recipe calls for, you can substitute with a bit of panch phoran masala. 
yummy Bilahir Tok

Serving Ideas & Suggestions

This tangy Bilahir Tok can be paired with any of your Indian mains- curries, rotis and parathas. You can also serve it as an accompaniment to your pulaos and rice dishes, or team it up with your fried snacks like pakoras- it is super versatile that way. 

See also
How To Cook Tofu - Six Easy Ways

If you enjoyed trying out this chutney, and are looking for some more simple and flavorful Indian recipes to try your hands at, here are a few good ones. 

  • Egg Curry with Curry Leaves Puree
  • Brown Rice Green Moong Pulao
  • Soyabean Curry with Brown Rice

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Assamese Style Bilahir Tok

Super tangy and savory, and ridiculously easy to make, you’ve got to give this Assamese style Bilahir Tok a shot!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 72kcal
Author: Enozia Zehra Vakil

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
  • 1 pc Bay leaf
  • 2 pcs Dry red chilies
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Nigella seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
  • 2 cups Tomatoes , (roughly chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add the bay leaf, dry red chilies, cumin seeds, nigella seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Saute.
  • Add the tomatoes next and saute. Let them cook for 5 minutes or until they start turning mushy.
  • Next, add the red chili powder and salt. Mix well.
  • Add in the powdered sugar next and mix well.
  • Serve hot as a delicious tomato side to your meals.
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Nutrition

Serving: 3Servings | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1261IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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